Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Jungermanniales
Species:
scottii
ID:
1522588

Status:
valid

Authors:
(R.M. Schust.) R.M. Schust.

Source:
rhakhis

Year:
1972

Citation Micro:
Nova Hedwigia. 22(1–2): 151. 1972

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000008878

Common Names

  • Allisoniella scottii
  • Scott's Allisoniella
  • Scott's-leaved Allisoniella

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Description

Allisoniella scottii (also called Scott's Moss, among many other common names) is a small, yellow-green moss with a leafy appearance. It is native to the southeastern United States, and is most commonly found in wet, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Allisoniella scottii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used to stabilize soil on steep slopes and to control erosion.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Allisoniella scottii has small, yellow flowers with a diameter of about 0.5 mm. The seeds are small, brown and glossy. The seedlings are small, green and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Allisoniella scottii can be propagated by division or by spore. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It can be grown in full sun, but it will need to be watered more often. It can be propagated by division in spring or early summer. Spores can be sown in spring or early summer, and the plants will flower in late summer or early fall.

Where to Find Allisoniella scottii

Allisoniella scottii can be found in the Pacific Islands, New Zealand, and Australia.

Allisoniella scottii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Allisoniella scottii?

Allisoniella scottii

What is the family of Allisoniella scottii?

Allisoniaceae

What is the habitat of Allisoniella scottii?

Damp mossy rocks and soil

Species in the Cephaloziellaceae family

Allisoniella subbipartita, Allisoniella nigra, Allisoniella recurva, Allisoniella scottii, Allisoniella tasmanica, Amphicephalozia geisslerae, Amphicephalozia africana, Amphicephalozia amplexicaulis, Cephalojonesia incuba, Cephalomitrion aterrimum, Cephaloziella brinkmanii, Cephaloziella dentata, Cephaloziella divaricata, Cephaloziella elachista, Cephaloziella grimsulana, Cephaloziella hampeana, Cephaloziella integerrima, Cephaloziella massalongii, Cephaloziella patulifolia, Cephaloziella phyllacantha, Cephaloziella rappii, Cephaloziella rubella, Cephaloziella spinicaulis, Cephaloziella turneri, Cephaloziella uncinata, Cephaloziella spinigera, Cephaloziella subtilis, Cephaloziella arctogena, Cephaloziella longii, Cephaloziella microphylla, Cephaloziella aenigmatica, Cephaloziella muelleriana, Cephaloziella invisa, Cephaloziella grandiretis, Cephaloziella nothogena, Cephaloziella exigua, Cephaloziella pellucida, Cephaloziella breviperianthia, Cephaloziella aspericaulis, Cephaloziella elegans, Cephaloziella meghalayensis, Cephaloziella dentifolia, Cephaloziella obtusilobula, Cephaloziella mamillifera, Cephaloziella capensis, Cephaloziella natalensis, Cephaloziella tenuissima, Cephaloziella stellulifera, Cephaloziella heteroica, Cephaloziella exiliflora,

References

The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 100461659: Based on data supplied by Bryonames