Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Species:
fauriei
ID:
1537873

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Cardot) Enroth

Source:
rhakhis

Year:
2022

Citation Micro:
The Bryologist. 125(2): 322. 2022

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000020121

Common Names

  • Forsstroemia fauriei
  • Faurie's Forsstroemia
  • Faurie's Fern

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Description

Forsstroemia fauriei (also called 'Faurie's Forsstroemia', among many other common names) is a small, green, leafy liverwort found in North America, Europe, and Asia. It typically grows in moist, shady areas, such as on the banks of streams, in wet meadows, and in moist woods.

Uses & Benefits

Forsstroemia fauriei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscaping.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Forsstroemia fauriei is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings of Forsstroemia fauriei are small, slender, and have a single, long, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Forsstroemia fauriei is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers a sunny position and well-drained soil. It is drought-tolerant and can tolerate light frosts. It can be pruned to shape after flowering.

Where to Find Forsstroemia fauriei

Forsstroemia fauriei is found in North America.

Forsstroemia fauriei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Forsstroemia fauriei?

Forsstroemia fauriei

What is the common name of Forsstroemia fauriei?

Fauriei Forsstroemia

What is the natural habitat of Forsstroemia fauriei?

Tropical and subtropical moist montane forests

Species in the Neckeraceae family

Forsstroemia goughiana, Forsstroemia yezoana, Forsstroemia coronata, Forsstroemia cryphaeoides, Forsstroemia indica, Forsstroemia japonica, Forsstroemia neckeroides, Forsstroemia producta, Forsstroemia trichomitria, Forsstroemia thomsonii, Forsstroemia noguchii, Forsstroemia lasioides, Forsstroemia denigricans, Forsstroemia fauriei, Forsstroemia flexiramea, Forsstroemia humilis, Forsstroemia inopinata, Forsstroemia konoi, Forsstroemia pusilla, Forsstroemia setschwanica, Leptodon acuminatus, Leptodon longisetus, Leptodon pluvinii, Leptodon smithii, Leptodon fuciformis, Leptodon corsicus, Leptodon dillenii, Leptodon remotifolius, Taiwanobryum anacamptolepis, Taiwanobryum crenulatum, Taiwanobryum mucronatum, Taiwanobryum guangdongense, Taiwanobryum speciosum, Taiwanobryum praetermissum, Taiwanobryum serrulatifolium, Taiwanobryum undulatifolium, Taiwanobryum yunnanense, Alleniella besseri, Alleniella brownii, Alleniella chilensis, Alleniella complanata, Alleniella hymenodonta, Alleniella remota, Alleniella scabridens, Alleniella submacrocarpa, Alleniella urnigera, Alleniella andina, Alleniella ehrenbergii, Alleniella laevigata, Alleniella obtusifolia,

References

The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 100527766: Based on data supplied by Bryonames