Status:
valid
Authors:
(Besch.) Manuel
Source:
tro
Year:
1980
Citation Micro:
Cryptog. Bryol. Lichénol. 1: 69 1980
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001186134
Common Names
- Medium Pyrrhobryum
- Medium Common Moss
- Medium Moss
Uses & Benefits
Pyrrhobryum medium is used as a decorative plant in gardens and as an ornamental groundcover. It has a low-growing habit and is tolerant of a wide range of soils. It is also used for erosion control and to provide habitat for beneficial insects.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Pyrrhobryum medium var. laxifolium (Thér.) Manuel
Pyrrhobryum medium var. brevisetum (Thér.) Manuel
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Pyrrhobryum medium is small and white. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and have a white stem.
Where to Find Pyrrhobryum medium
Pyrrhobryum medium can be found in moist, shady habitats in tropical and subtropical regions, including Central and South America, Africa, and Asia.
Pyrrhobryum medium FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pyrrhobryum medium?
Pyrrhobryum medium
What is the common name of Pyrrhobryum medium?
Medium Pyrrhobryum Moss
What type of habitat does Pyrrhobryum medium prefer?
Pyrrhobryum medium 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,