Kingdom:
Phylum:
Dicranidae
Order:
Dicranales
Species:
enerve
ID:
1195136

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Thed.) Loeske

Source:
tro

Year:
1908

Citation Micro:
Hedwigia 47: 171 1908

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001194474

Common Names

  • Paraleucobryum enerve
  • Enerve Paraleucobryum
  • Enerve Moss

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Description

Paraleucobryum enerve (also called Nerve moss, among many other common names) is a species of moss in the family Leucobryaceae. It is a small, yellow-green moss with a creeping habit and a prostrate growth form. It is native to North America, where it grows in moist, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Paraleucobryum enerve is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used for erosion control and soil stabilization.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Paraleucobryum enerve has small, yellowish-green flowers and small, dark brown seeds. The seedlings are small and have a thin, upright stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Paraleucobryum enerve is a small, tufted moss native to the Mediterranean region. It prefers moist, well-drained soil in a shady location. It can be propagated by division or by spore sowing. Division should be done in the spring or early summer, when the plant is actively growing. Spore sowing should be done in the late summer or early fall. The spores should be sown on a moist, sterile medium and kept in a humid environment until they germinate.

Where to Find Paraleucobryum enerve

Paraleucobryum enerve is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, from Mexico to Argentina.

Paraleucobryum enerve FAQ

What is the scientific name of Paraleucobryum enerve?

Paraleucobryum enerve

What type of plant is Paraleucobryum enerve?

A moss

Where is Paraleucobryum enerve found?

It is found in North America, Central America, and South America

Species in the Dicranaceae family

Braunfelsia angustifolia, Braunfelsia dicranoides, Braunfelsia edentula, Braunfelsia enervis, Braunfelsia plicata, Braunfelsia aenea, Braunfelsia muscicola, Brotherobryum dekockii, Brotherobryum macgregorii, Brotherobryum undulatifolium, Brotherobryum sleumeri, Chorisodontium aciphyllum, Chorisodontium mittenii, Chorisodontium nigricans, Chorisodontium setaceum, Chorisodontium speciosum, Chorisodontium dicranellatum, Chorisodontium magellanicum, Chorisodontium spegazzinii, Chorisodontium luridum, Cryptodicranum armittii, Dicnemon calycinum, Dicnemon semicryptum, Dicnemon cuspidatum, Dicnemon pancheri, Dicnemon planifolium, Dicnemon spathoideum, Dicnemon dixonianum, Dicnemon seriatum, Dicnemon cochlearifolium, Dicnemon subpiliferum, Dicnemon robbinsii, Dicnemon novae-guineae, Dicnemon aneitense, Dicranoloma angustatum, Dicranoloma arfakianum, Dicranoloma assimile, Dicranoloma australe, Dicranoloma austro-scoparium, Dicranoloma billardierei, Dicranoloma blumii, Dicranoloma brachysteleum, Dicranoloma brasiliense, Dicranoloma braunii, Dicranoloma brevifolium, Dicranoloma brevisetum, Dicranoloma calycinum, Dicranoloma capillare, Dicranoloma capillifolioides, Dicranoloma confusum,

References

Leopold Loeske (1865-1935): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Loeske' in the authors string.
Knut Fredrik Thedenius (1814-1894): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Thed.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35182353: Based on data supplied by Bryonames