Status:
valid
Authors:
(Mont.) Grolle
Source:
tro
Year:
1960
Citation Micro:
Rev. Bryol. Lichénol. 29: 72 1960
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001207433
Common Names
- Gay's Clasmatocolea
- Gay's Lace Liverwort
- Gay's Lace Moss
Description
Clasmatocolea gayana (also called Common Hair-moss, among many other common names) is a small, green, leafy moss. It is native to South America, and is found in moist, shady habitats such as woodlands, meadows, and forest floors.
Uses & Benefits
Clasmatocolea gayana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is a popular choice for rock gardens. It is also used as a ground cover in areas with poor soil and is known to be drought tolerant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Clasmatocolea gayana has small, yellow flowers with four petals. Its seeds are small, round and black. Its seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Clasmatocolea gayana can be propagated by spores or by division. It can be cultivated in moist, shady areas with plenty of organic matter. It prefers acidic soil and can tolerate temperatures down to -5°C.
Where to Find Clasmatocolea gayana
Clasmatocolea gayana can be found in South America.
Species in the Clasmatocolea genus
Species in the Lophocoleaceae family
Chiloscyphus septatus,
Chiloscyphus chinnarensis,
Chiloscyphus pallescens,
Chiloscyphus polyanthos,
Chiloscyphus lepervanchei,
Chiloscyphus kehdingianus,
Chiloscyphus durus,
Chiloscyphus hookeri,
Chiloscyphus breviculus,
Chiloscyphus rotundifolius,
Chiloscyphus greenwelliae,
Chiloscyphus kashyapii,
Chiloscyphus subacuminatus,
Chiloscyphus subsimilis,
Chiloscyphus beesleyanus,
Chiloscyphus kilauensis,
Chiloscyphus koeppensis,
Chiloscyphus bifidus,
Chiloscyphus laceratus,
Chiloscyphus lambertonii,
Chiloscyphus latistipus,
Chiloscyphus tridens,
Chiloscyphus trigonifolius,
Chiloscyphus brevistipulus,
Chiloscyphus longifissus,
Chiloscyphus confertifolius,
Chiloscyphus cornutistipulus,
Chiloscyphus parapilistipulus,
Chiloscyphus ernstianus,
Chiloscyphus etesseanus,
Chiloscyphus francanus,
Chiloscyphus propagulifer,
Chiloscyphus quadricilius,
Chiloscyphus graeffeanus,
Chiloscyphus renauldii,
Chiloscyphus scaberulus,
Chiloscyphus acutus,
Chiloscyphus similis,
Chiloscyphus skottsbergianus,
Clasmatocolea vermicularis,
Clasmatocolea minutiretis,
Clasmatocolea verrucosa,
Clasmatocolea fulvella,
Clasmatocolea rigens,
Clasmatocolea trachypus,
Clasmatocolea fasciculata,
Clasmatocolea humilis,
Clasmatocolea inflexispina,
Clasmatocolea gayana,
Clasmatocolea navistipula,