Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hookeriales
Species:
pallidifolia
ID:
1184741

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Mitt.) Geh. & Herzog

Source:
tro

Year:
1910

Citation Micro:
Biblioth. Bot. 73: 59 1910

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001184079

Common Names

  • Hookeriopsis pallidifolia
  • Pallidifolia Hookeriopsis
  • Pallidifolia Hooker's-fern

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Description

Hookeriopsis pallidifolia (also called Hooker’s moss, among many other common names) is a species of moss that is native to the Americas, Europe, and Asia. It grows in moist, shady areas, and has a yellow-green color. It has a simple, upright habit and grows in tufts or mats. The leaves are lance-shaped and have pallid margins.

Uses & Benefits

Hookeriopsis pallidifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used to create a naturalistic look in terrariums and vivariums.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hookeriopsis pallidifolia is a small white or yellowish flower with a long, thin stem. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, round, and green.

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Where to Find Hookeriopsis pallidifolia

Hookeriopsis pallidifolia can be found in the tropical regions of South America and Africa.

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

Theodor Herzog (1880-1961): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Herzog' in the authors string.
William Mitten (1819-1906): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mitt.' in the authors string.
Adalbert Geheeb (1842-1909): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Geh.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35164051: Based on data supplied by Bryonames