Status:
valid
Authors:
Dixon
Source:
tro
Year:
1931
Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 69: 1. 595 f. 1 1931
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001185218
Common Names
- Microtheciella kerrii
- Kerrii Moss
- Kerrii Microtheciella
Uses & Benefits
Microtheciella kerrii is used as a ground cover in gardens and landscaping, as well as a decorative plant in aquariums. It is also used as a soil stabilizer in areas with poor soil quality and is also used in erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Microtheciella kerrii is small and white. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and light green.
Where to Find Microtheciella kerrii
Microtheciella kerrii can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, Africa, and Asia.
Species in the Microtheciella genus
Species in the Microtheciellaceae family