Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Species:
pinnata
ID:
1170515

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Schimp.) Manuel

Source:
tro

Year:
1977

Citation Micro:
Occas. Pap. Farlow Herb. Cryptog. Bot. 12: 36 1977

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001169853

Common Names

  • Sphaerotheciella pinnata
  • Pinnata Sphaerotheciella
  • Sphaerotheciella

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Description

Sphaerotheciella pinnata (also called Pinnate Sphaerotheciella, among many other common names) is a species of moss in the Sphaerotheciellaceae family. It is found in tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, including Brazil, Colombia, and Peru. It typically grows in moist, shady habitats, such as in forests and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Sphaerotheciella pinnata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in shady areas.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Sphaerotheciella pinnata is small and yellow-green in color. The seed is a small, dark brown nut-like structure. The seedlings are thin and green with long, narrow leaves.

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Where to Find Sphaerotheciella pinnata

Sphaerotheciella pinnata can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, Australia, and the Americas.

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

Wilhelm Philippe Schimper (1808-1880): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schimp.' in the authors string.
Monte Gregg Manuel (1947-1981): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Manuel' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35141136: Based on data supplied by Bryonames