Warnstorfia pseudostraminea - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pseudostraminea
ID:
1147381
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Müll. Hal.) Tuom. & T.J. Kop.
Source:
tro
Year:
1979
Citation Micro:
Ann. Bot. Fenn. 16: 223 1979
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001146719
Common Names
- Warnstorfia pseudostraminea
- Pseudostramineous Warnstorfia Moss
- False-straw Warnstorfia Moss
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesUses & Benefits
Warnstorfia pseudostraminea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover in landscaping. It is also used to reduce erosion on slopes and is a popular choice for rock gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Warnstorfia pseudostraminea has small, yellow-green flowers with 6 petals. Its seeds are small, black and round. Its seedlings have a single, upright stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Warnstorfia pseudostraminea is a small, tufted moss that grows in moist, shady areas. It is easy to propagate and cultivate, and can be grown in a variety of substrates, such as soil, peat, or sand. It prefers temperatures between 10-20°C and can tolerate a range of pH levels. It can be propagated by division or by spore sowing.
Where to Find Warnstorfia pseudostraminea
Warnstorfia pseudostraminea is native to the temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere, including Europe, Asia, and North America.
Species in the Warnstorfia genus
Species in the Calliergonaceae family
Sarmentypnum sarmentosum, Sarmentypnum exannulatum, Sarmentypnum procerum, Sarmentypnum pseudosarmentosum, Sarmentypnum trichophyllum, Sarmentypnum tundrae, Calliergon cordifolium, Calliergon diluvianum, Calliergon giganteum, Calliergon megalophyllum, Calliergon orbicularicordatum, Calliergon richardsonii, Calliergon acuminatum, Calliergon aftonianum, Calliergon hansenae, Calliergon kayianum, Loeskypnum badium, Loeskypnum wickesii, Straminergon stramineum, Warnstorfia pseudostraminea, Warnstorfia fluitans, Warnstorfia kurilensis, Warnstorfia fontinaliopsis,
References
Karl Müller (1818-1899): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Müll.Hal.' in the authors string.
Timo Koponen (b.1939): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.J.Kop.' in the authors string.
Risto Tuomikoski (1911-1989): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Tuom.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35100290: Based on data supplied by Bryonames