Status:
valid
Authors:
Manju & K.P. Rajesh
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2012
Citation Micro:
The Bryologist. 115(1): 47. 2012
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000019555
Description
Aerobryopsis eravikulamensis (also called Eravikulam Aerobryopsis, among many other common names) is a species of moss native to India. It is a small, tufted moss with a yellow-green color. It grows in moist, shady habitats, often in grasslands and along streams.
Uses & Benefits
Aerobryopsis eravikulamensis is an ornamental plant with a variety of uses in landscaping. It has a low-growing, spreading habit and is often used as a ground cover or in rock gardens. It is also used as an accent plant in borders and as a filler in containers.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Aerobryopsis eravikulamensis has small white flowers with five petals and a single pistil. The seeds are small, black, and have a smooth texture. The seedlings are thin and have a single stem with two leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Aerobryopsis eravikulamensis is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun or partial shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil types and can be grown in containers. It is best to water the plant regularly during the growing season and to fertilize it with a balanced fertilizer once a month.
Where to Find Aerobryopsis eravikulamensis
Aerobryopsis eravikulamensis can be found in India.
Aerobryopsis eravikulamensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Aerobryopsis eravikulamensis?
Aerobryopsis eravikulamensis
What is the natural habitat of Aerobryopsis eravikulamensis?
Temperate forests of Europe and Asia
What is the size of Aerobryopsis eravikulamensis?
Around 2 cm in length
Species in the Aerobryopsis genus
Aerobryopsis capensis,
Aerobryopsis cochlearifolia,
Aerobryopsis deflexa,
Aerobryopsis leptosigmata,
Aerobryopsis membranacea,
Aerobryopsis parisii,
Aerobryopsis pulchricoma,
Aerobryopsis striatula,
Aerobryopsis subdivergens,
Aerobryopsis subleptostigmata,
Aerobryopsis vitiana,
Aerobryopsis cirrifolia,
Aerobryopsis fuscescens,
Aerobryopsis aristifolia,
Aerobryopsis yunnanensis,
Aerobryopsis longissima,
Aerobryopsis bauerae,
Aerobryopsis eravikulamensis,
Species in the Meteoriaceae family
Duthiella flaccida,
Duthiella formosana,
Duthiella speciosissima,
Duthiella wallichii,
Duthiella declinata,
Aerobryidium aureonitens,
Aerobryidium crispifolium,
Aerobryidium filamentosum,
Aerobryidium laosiense,
Aerobryidium levieri,
Aerobryidium indicum,
Aerobryopsis capensis,
Aerobryopsis cochlearifolia,
Aerobryopsis deflexa,
Aerobryopsis leptosigmata,
Aerobryopsis membranacea,
Aerobryopsis parisii,
Aerobryopsis pulchricoma,
Aerobryopsis striatula,
Aerobryopsis subdivergens,
Aerobryopsis subleptostigmata,
Aerobryopsis vitiana,
Aerobryopsis cirrifolia,
Aerobryopsis fuscescens,
Aerobryopsis aristifolia,
Aerobryopsis yunnanensis,
Aerobryopsis longissima,
Aerobryopsis bauerae,
Aerobryopsis eravikulamensis,
Barbella angustifolia,
Barbella turgida,
Barbella capillaris,
Barbella compressiramea,
Barbella futunensis,
Barbella horridula,
Barbella kurzii,
Barbella perpinnata,
Barbella rufifolia,
Barbella tenax,
Barbella biformis,
Barbella chrysonema,
Barbella eusebii,
Barbella minuta,
Barbella linearifolia,
Barbellopsis macroblasta,
Barbellopsis trichophora,
Barbellopsis conferva,
Chrysocladium retrorsum,
Cryptopapillaria feae,
Cryptopapillaria chrysoclada,