Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pelliidae
Order:
Pallaviciniales
Species:
irregularis
ID:
1532386

Status:
valid

Authors:
Steph.

Source:
rhakhis

Year:
1900

Citation Micro:
Mémoires de l'Herbier Boissier. 11: 333. 1900

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000016728

Common Names

  • Symphyogyna irregularis
  • Irregular Symphyogyna
  • Irregular Star-of-Bethlehem

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Description

Symphyogyna irregularis (also called 'Irregular Moss' and 'Irregular Mosses', among many other common names) is a small, yellow-green moss with a creeping habit. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world, and typically grows in moist, shady habitats such as woodlands and forests.

Uses & Benefits

Symphyogyna irregularis is used in landscaping and as a ground cover. It is also used to attract butterflies and other beneficial insects to the garden.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: White with yellow center, Seed: Small and round, Seedlings: Thin, long and green

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Cultivation and Propagation

Symphyogyna irregularis is a small shrub native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a moist, well-draining potting mix and kept warm and moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature branches and rooted in a moist, well-draining potting mix. The plant prefers a warm, humid environment and should be grown in bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Symphyogyna irregularis

Symphyogyna irregularis can be found in the tropical forests of India, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh.

Symphyogyna irregularis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Symphyogyna irregularis?

Symphyogyna irregularis

What are the common names of Symphyogyna irregularis?

No common names

What type of plant is Symphyogyna irregularis?

A flowering plant

Species in the Symphyogyna genus

Symphyogyna aspera, Symphyogyna brasiliensis, Symphyogyna brongniartii, Symphyogyna podophylla, Symphyogyna sinuata, Symphyogyna hymenophyllum, Symphyogyna tenuinervis, Symphyogyna rectidens, Symphyogyna similis, Symphyogyna hochstetteri, Symphyogyna rhodina, Symphyogyna leptothelia, Symphyogyna apiculispina, Symphyogyna atronervia, Symphyogyna boliviensis, Symphyogyna caduciloba, Symphyogyna circinata, Symphyogyna digitisquama, Symphyogyna fuscovirens, Symphyogyna ignambiensis, Symphyogyna interrupta, Symphyogyna irregularis, Symphyogyna lacerosquama, Symphyogyna lindmanii, Symphyogyna luetzelburgii, Symphyogyna marginata, Symphyogyna mexicana, Symphyogyna multiflora, Symphyogyna paucidens, Symphyogyna purpureolimbata, Symphyogyna rubescens, Symphyogyna rubritincta, Symphyogyna semiinvolucrata, Symphyogyna subsimplex, Symphyogyna trivitatta, Symphyogyna ulvoides, Symphyogyna undulata, Symphyogyna volkensii,

Species in the Pallaviciniaceae family

Greeneothallus gemmiparus, Jensenia spinosa, Jensenia florschuetzii, Jensenia difformis, Jensenia connivens, Jensenia decipiens, Jensenia wallisii, Jensenia crassifrons, Pallavicinia camisassai, Pallavicinia ambigua, Pallavicinia baldwinii, Pallavicinia bipinnata, Pallavicinia cylindrica, Pallavicinia himalayensis, Pallavicinia hypandra, Pallavicinia indica, Pallavicinia levieri, Pallavicinia lyellii, Pallavicinia pseudolyellii, Pallavicinia purpurea, Pallavicinia ridleyi, Pallavicinia rubristipa, Pallavicinia subciliata, Podomitrium phyllanthus, Podomitrium malaccense, Podomitrium marginatum, Seppeltia succuba, Symphyogyna aspera, Symphyogyna brasiliensis, Symphyogyna brongniartii, Symphyogyna podophylla, Symphyogyna sinuata, Symphyogyna hymenophyllum, Symphyogyna tenuinervis, Symphyogyna rectidens, Symphyogyna similis, Symphyogyna hochstetteri, Symphyogyna rhodina, Symphyogyna leptothelia, Symphyogyna apiculispina, Symphyogyna atronervia, Symphyogyna boliviensis, Symphyogyna caduciloba, Symphyogyna circinata, Symphyogyna digitisquama, Symphyogyna fuscovirens, Symphyogyna ignambiensis, Symphyogyna interrupta, Symphyogyna irregularis, Symphyogyna lacerosquama,

References

The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 100401280: Based on data supplied by Bryonames