Kingdom:
Phylum:
Funariidae
Order:
Funariales
Genus:
Species:
koelzei
ID:
1183855

Status:
valid

Authors:
E.B. Bartram

Source:
tro

Year:
1961

Citation Micro:
Rev. Bryol. Lichénol. 29: 167 1961

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001183193

Common Names

  • Funaria Koelzei
  • Koelzei Moss
  • Koelzei Funaria

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Description

Funaria koelzei (also called Koelze's Funaria, among many other common names) is a moss species native to the western Mediterranean region. It grows in moist, shady habitats, and has a cushion-like form with small, yellow-green leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Funaria koelzei is often used as an ornamental plant in aquariums, terrariums, and other water features. It is also used as a soil stabilizer in areas prone to erosion.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Funaria koelzei has small, white flowers that are clustered together in a spike-like structure. The seeds are small, black and glossy, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Funaria koelzei is a small moss that grows in tufts or mats. It is found in moist, shady habitats in temperate regions. It can be propagated by division of the tufts or mats. It can also be propagated from spores, which are spread by wind or water.

Where to Find Funaria koelzei

Funaria koelzei is native to Europe and Asia.

Species in the Funaria genus

Funaria wijkii, Funaria calvescens, Funaria cameruniae, Funaria capillaris, Funaria chevalieri, Funaria chilensis, Funaria commixta, Funaria costesii, Funaria delicatula, Funaria discelioides, Funaria erectiuscula, Funaria flavicans, Funaria fritzei, Funaria hosseusii, Funaria hygrometrica, Funaria incompleta, Funaria incurvifolia, Funaria inflata, Funaria kilimandscharica, Funaria laxissima, Funaria linearidens, Funaria ludoviciae, Funaria macrospora, Funaria maireana, Funaria mayottensis, Funaria megalostoma, Funaria microstoma, Funaria nubica, Funaria orizabensis, Funaria orthocarpa, Funaria polaris, Funaria porteri, Funaria pulchricolor, Funaria sartorii, Funaria schnyderi, Funaria sickenbergeri, Funaria sovatensis, Funaria spathulifolia, Funaria subplanifolia, Funaria succuleata, Funaria tenella, Funaria valdiviae, Funaria acicularis, Funaria aequidens, Funaria altissima, Funaria anomala, Funaria arctica, Funaria bogosica, Funaria euryloma, Funaria koelzei,

Species in the Funariaceae family

Brachymeniopsis gymnostoma, Bryobeckettia bartlettii, Clavitheca poeltii, Cygnicollum immersum, Entosthodon kroonkurk, Entosthodon abramovae, Entosthodon dagestanicus, Entosthodon stenophyllus, Entosthodon andicola, Entosthodon angustifolius, Entosthodon apophysatus, Entosthodon attenuatus, Entosthodon balansae, Entosthodon beccarii, Entosthodon bergianus, Entosthodon bolanderi, Entosthodon bonplandii, Entosthodon borbonicus, Entosthodon buseanus, Entosthodon californicus, Entosthodon cartilagineus, Entosthodon chiloensis, Entosthodon clavatus, Entosthodon commutatus, Entosthodon curviapiculatus, Entosthodon curvipes, Entosthodon deserticola, Entosthodon diversinervis, Entosthodon dixonii, Entosthodon dozyanus, Entosthodon drummondii, Entosthodon duriaei, Entosthodon fascicularis, Entosthodon handelii, Entosthodon hildebrandtii, Entosthodon hungaricus, Entosthodon hybridus, Entosthodon italicus, Entosthodon jamesonii, Entosthodon kochii, Entosthodon laxus, Entosthodon lepervanchei, Entosthodon limbatus, Entosthodon lindigii, Entosthodon marginatulus, Entosthodon mathewsii, Entosthodon mouretii, Entosthodon obtusifolius, Entosthodon obtusus, Entosthodon perrottetii,

References

Edwin Bunting Bartram (1878-1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.B.Bartram' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35162483: Based on data supplied by Bryonames