Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hookeriales
Species:
beyrichiana
ID:
1184672

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hampe) Broth.

Source:
tro

Year:
1907

Citation Micro:
Nat. Pflanzenfam. I(3): 941 1907

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001184010

Common Names

  • Hookeriopsis beyrichiana
  • Beyrich's Hookeriopsis
  • Hookeriopsis Moss

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Uses & Benefits

Hookeriopsis beyrichiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and aquariums. It has a unique structure and is often used to add texture and color to a landscape. It is also used as a food source for fish and other aquatic animals.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hookeriopsis beyrichiana is yellow and has five petals. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are thin and have a light green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hookeriopsis beyrichiana can be propagated by division or by spores. It prefers moist, well-drained soil in partial shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of soils, including those that are acidic or alkaline. It is also tolerant of drought and salt spray.

Where to Find Hookeriopsis beyrichiana

Hookeriopsis beyrichiana is native to the southeastern United States, from Virginia to Florida and west to Texas.

Species in the Pilotrichaceae family

Amblytropis hispidula, Amblytropis setosa, Actinodontium adscendens, Actinodontium dusenii, Actinodontium rhaphidostegum, Actinodontium sprucei, Actinodontium streptopogoneum, Actinodontium pygmaeum, Brymela angustiretis, Brymela complanata, Brymela crosbyi, Brymela laevinervis, Brymela tutezona, Brymela acuminata, Brymela cuspidata, Brymela fissidentoides, Brymela fluminensis, Brymela obtusifolia, Brymela parkeriana, Brymela rugulosa, Brymela websteri, Brymela cavifolia, Callicostella callicostelloides, Callicostella africana, Callicostella apophysata, Callicostella armata, Callicostella ascensionis, Callicostella attenuata, Callicostella beccariana, Callicostella belangeriana, Callicostella bernoullii, Callicostella bisexualis, Callicostella brevipes, Callicostella caledonica, Callicostella campbelliana, Callicostella chevalieri, Callicostella chionophylla, Callicostella chlorina, Callicostella chloroneura, Callicostella circinata, Callicostella constricta, Callicostella cruegeri, Callicostella daltoniaecarpa, Callicostella depressa, Callicostella disticha, Callicostella eberhardtiana, Callicostella emarginatula, Callicostella erosotruncata, Callicostella fallax, Callicostella fissidentella,

References

Georg Ernst Ludwig Hampe (1795-1880): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hampe' in the authors string.
Viktor Ferdinand Brotherus (1849-1929): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Broth.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35163971: Based on data supplied by Bryonames