Status:
valid
Authors:
(Hampe ex Besch.) Manuel
Source:
tro
Year:
1980
Citation Micro:
Cryptog. Bryol. Lichénol. 1: 69 1980
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001186133
Common Names
- Mauritianum Pyrrhobryum
- Mauritianum Mauritius Moss
- Mauritianum Mauritian Moss
Uses & Benefits
Pyrrhobryum mauritianum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and flower beds. It is also used as a ground cover in landscaping and as a soil stabilizer in erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Pyrrhobryum mauritianum is small and white. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and have a white stem.
Where to Find Pyrrhobryum mauritianum
Pyrrhobryum mauritianum can be found in the temperate regions of North America, Europe, and Asia.
Pyrrhobryum mauritianum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pyrrhobryum mauritianum?
Pyrrhobryum mauritianum
What is the common name of Pyrrhobryum mauritianum?
Mauritianum Pyrrhobryum Moss
What type of habitat does Pyrrhobryum mauritianum prefer?
Pyrrhobryum mauritianum prefers moist, shady habitats, such as in forests, woodlands, and along streams.
Species in the Pyrrhobryum genus
Species in the Calomniaceae family
Calomnion complanatum,
Calomnion denticulatum,
Calomnion schistostegiellum,
Calomnion melanesicum,
Calomnion milleri,
Calomnion ceramense,
Calomnion iwatsukii,
Calomnion lillianiae,
Calomnion brownseyi,
Cryptopodium bartramioides,
Pyrrhobryum novae-caledoniae,
Pyrrhobryum latifolium,
Pyrrhobryum pungens,
Pyrrhobryum setosum,
Pyrrhobryum spiniforme,
Pyrrhobryum dozyanum,
Pyrrhobryum mauritianum,
Pyrrhobryum medium,
Pyrrhobryum paramattense,