Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Species:
robusta
ID:
1152681

Status:
valid

Authors:
P.C. Chen

Source:
tro

Year:
1955

Citation Micro:
Feddes Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 58: 29. 4 1955

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001152019

Common Names

  • Pilotrichopsis robusta
  • Robusta Moss
  • Robusta Pilotrichopsis

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Description

Pilotrichopsis robusta (also called robust 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. It is native to North America, Europe, and Asia, and is found in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Pilotrichopsis robusta 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

Pilotrichopsis robusta has white flowers with yellow centers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Where to Find Pilotrichopsis robusta

Pilotrichopsis robusta 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

Pan Chieh Chen (b.1907): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.C.Chen' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35109446: Based on data supplied by Bryonames