Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Species:
pulchricoma
ID:
1148559

Status:
valid

Authors:
M. Fleisch.

Source:
tro

Year:
1922

Citation Micro:
Hedwigia 63: 209 1922

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001147897

Common Names

  • Aerobryopsis pulchricoma
  • Pulchricoma Moss
  • Pulchricoma Moss

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Description

Aerobryopsis pulchricoma (also called Beautiful-haired Moss, among many other common names) is a small, yellow-green moss with a tufted habit and a branched stem. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Africa, and Australia, and is found in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Aerobryopsis pulchricoma is used in traditional medicine for treating fever and as an antiseptic.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Aerobryopsis pulchricoma is small and yellow, with a white center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small and delicate, with a light green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aerobryopsis pulchricoma is a species of moss found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world. It is an epiphytic species, meaning it grows on other plants, and is found on tree trunks and branches. It can be propagated by division of the plant, or by spore germination. Cultivation is best done in moist, shady areas with good air circulation.

Where to Find Aerobryopsis pulchricoma

Aerobryopsis pulchricoma can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Africa, and South America.

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,

References

Max Fleischer (1861-1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.Fleisch.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35102506: Based on data supplied by Bryonames