Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Species:
ferruginea
ID:
1152680

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Mitt.) Broth.

Source:
tro

Year:
1925

Citation Micro:
Nat. Pflanzenfam. (ed. 2) 11: 86 1925

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001152018

Common Names

  • Pilotrichopsis ferruginea
  • Ferruginea Moss
  • Ferruginea Pilotrichopsis

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Description

Pilotrichopsis ferruginea (also called rusty-leaved moss, among many other common names) is a species of moss in the family Pilotrichaceae. It is a small, yellow-green moss with a creeping, branched stem. The leaves are spirally arranged and are ovate in shape with a rusty color. It is native to North America, Europe, and Asia, and is found in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Pilotrichopsis ferruginea has been used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and stomach aches. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pilotrichopsis ferruginea is small and white, with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is small and black, with a hard outer shell. The seedlings are small and green, with thin, delicate leaves.

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Where to Find Pilotrichopsis ferruginea

Pilotrichopsis ferruginea is native to the Caribbean and South America.

Species in the Cryphaeaceae family

Cryphaea acuminata, Cryphaea apiculata, Cryphaea attenuata, Cryphaea brevipila, Cryphaea chlorophyllosa, Cryphaea consimilis, Cryphaea filiformis, Cryphaea furcinervis, Cryphaea glomerata, Cryphaea heteromalla, Cryphaea hygrophila, Cryphaea jamesonii, Cryphaea lorentziana, Cryphaea nervosa, Cryphaea obovatocarpa, Cryphaea orizabae, Cryphaea ovalifolia, Cryphaea parvula, Cryphaea patens, Cryphaea pilifera, Cryphaea protensa, Cryphaea raddiana, Cryphaea ragazzii, Cryphaea ramosa, Cryphaea rhacomitrioides, Cryphaea rutenbergii, Cryphaea tenella, Cryphaea clandestina, Cryphaea amurensis, Cryphaea songpanensis, Cryphaea lanceolata, Cryphaea omeiensis, Cryphaeophilum molle, Cyptodon dilatatus, Cyptodon fasciculatus, Cyptodon gracilis, Cyptodon muelleri, Cyptodontopsis leveillei, Dendrocryphaea latifolia, Dendrocryphaea cuspidata, Dendrocryphaea gorveana, Dendrocryphaea lechleri, Dendrocryphaea tasmanica, Dendrocryphaea crassinervis, Dendrocryphaea lamyana, Dendropogonella rufescens, Monocryphaea ravenelii, Pilotrichopsis dentata, Pilotrichopsis ferruginea, Pilotrichopsis robusta,

References

William Mitten (1819-1906): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mitt.' in the authors string.
Viktor Ferdinand Brotherus (1849-1929): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Broth.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35109444: Based on data supplied by Bryonames