Kingdom:
Phylum:
Bryanae
Order:
Bryales
Family:
Species:
shevockii
ID:
1041206

Status:
valid

Authors:
(A.J. Shaw) A.J. Shaw

Source:
tro

Year:
2009

Citation Micro:
Bryologist 112: 605 2009

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001040544

Common Names

  • Mielichhoferia shevockii
  • Shevockii Mielichhoferia
  • Shevockii Mielichhoferia L.

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Description

Mielichhoferia shevockii (also called Shevock's Mielichhoferia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to North America. It is found in moist meadows, grasslands, and forest margins. It has a creeping habit and its stems are covered with white hairs. Its leaves are ovate-lanceolate, and its flowers are white or pink.

Uses & Benefits

Mielichhoferia shevockii is an ornamental plant that is often used in gardens and flower beds. It has a long blooming period and is drought tolerant, making it a great choice for a low-maintenance garden. The plant has also been used as a medicinal herb to treat headaches, colds, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Mielichhoferia shevockii is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mielichhoferia shevockii is a perennial herb native to the western United States. It can be propagated from seed or by division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a sunny spot in well-drained soil. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plant should be divided into small clumps and replanted in the same soil.

Where to Find Mielichhoferia shevockii

Mielichhoferia shevockii is native to California and can be found in dry grasslands and shrublands.

Species in the Mielichhoferia genus

Mielichhoferia shevockii, Mielichhoferia pilifera, Mielichhoferia acuminata, Mielichhoferia acutifolia, Mielichhoferia argentifolia, Mielichhoferia auriseta, Mielichhoferia badhwarii, Mielichhoferia borbonica, Mielichhoferia brotheri, Mielichhoferia bryocarpa, Mielichhoferia canescens, Mielichhoferia coarctata, Mielichhoferia demissa, Mielichhoferia diplodonta, Mielichhoferia elgonensis, Mielichhoferia elongata, Mielichhoferia grammocarpa, Mielichhoferia gymna, Mielichhoferia herzogii, Mielichhoferia humipetens, Mielichhoferia hymenostomoides, Mielichhoferia immersidens, Mielichhoferia lahulensis, Mielichhoferia leptoclada, Mielichhoferia linderi, Mielichhoferia lonchocarpa, Mielichhoferia longiseta, Mielichhoferia lorentziana, Mielichhoferia macrodonta, Mielichhoferia manca, Mielichhoferia megalocarpum, Mielichhoferia micropoma, Mielichhoferia mielichhoferiana, Mielichhoferia ochracea, Mielichhoferia ovalis, Mielichhoferia pampae, Mielichhoferia patagonica, Mielichhoferia macrophylla, Mielichhoferia antisanensis, Mielichhoferia plumosa, Mielichhoferia punctulata, Mielichhoferia robusta, Mielichhoferia sanguinolenta, Mielichhoferia schmidii, Mielichhoferia secundifolia, Mielichhoferia seriola, Mielichhoferia serrae, Mielichhoferia serridens, Mielichhoferia sinensis, Mielichhoferia speluncae,

Species in the Mniaceae family

Mniobryum brevisetum, Mniobryum linderi, Mniobryum pergracile, Mniobryum perlaxum, Mniobryum rubrum, Mniobryum ruwenzorense, Mniobryum sparsifolium, Mniobryum tortifolium, Webera denticostata, Webera striatidens, Webera taylorii, Webera synoica, Cinclidium arcticum, Cinclidium latifolium, Cinclidium minutifolium, Cinclidium stygium, Cinclidium subrotundum, Cinclidium alaskanum, Cyrtomnium hymenophyllum, Cyrtomnium hymenophylloides, Epipterygium brasiliense, Epipterygium convalleum, Epipterygium immarginatum, Epipterygium mandonii, Epipterygium mexicanum, Epipterygium puiggarii, Epipterygium rigidum, Epipterygium tozeri, Epipterygium wrightii, Epipterygium koelzii, Epipterygium vanuatuicum, Epipterygium opararense, Epipterygium nagasakense, Epipterygium orbifolium, Epipterygium atlanticum, Epipterygium biauritum, Epipterygium oreophilum, Epipterygium yunnanense, Leucolepis acanthoneura, Mielichhoferia shevockii, Mielichhoferia pilifera, Mielichhoferia acuminata, Mielichhoferia acutifolia, Mielichhoferia argentifolia, Mielichhoferia auriseta, Mielichhoferia badhwarii, Mielichhoferia borbonica, Mielichhoferia brotheri, Mielichhoferia bryocarpa, Mielichhoferia canescens,

References

Arthur Jonathan Shaw (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.J.Shaw' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 100368461: Based on data supplied by Bryonames