Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pelliidae
Order:
Pallaviciniales
Species:
lacerosquama
ID:
1532387

Status:
valid

Authors:
Steph.

Source:
rhakhis

Year:
1917

Citation Micro:
Species Hepaticarum. 6: 67. 1917

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000016729

Common Names

  • Symphyogyna lacerosquama
  • Lacerate-scaled Symphyogyna
  • Lacerate-scaled Star-of-Bethlehem

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Description

Symphyogyna lacerosquama (also called 'Lacerosquama Moss' and 'Lacerosquama 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 lacerosquama 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 lacerosquama 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 lacerosquama

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

Symphyogyna lacerosquama FAQ

What is the scientific name of Symphyogyna lacerosquama?

Symphyogyna lacerosquama

What are the common names of Symphyogyna lacerosquama?

No common names

What type of plant is Symphyogyna lacerosquama?

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: 100401281: Based on data supplied by Bryonames