Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hookeriales
Genus:
Species:
pilifera
ID:
1185443

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hook. & Wilson) A. Jaeger

Source:
tro

Year:
1877

Citation Micro:
Ber. Thätigk. St. Gallischen Naturwiss. Ges. 1875–76: 366 (Gen. Sp. Musc. 2: 270) 1877

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001184781

Common Names

  • Pilifera Moss
  • Hypnella Pilifera
  • Tree Moss

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Uses & Benefits

Hypnella pilifera is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to stabilize soil and to prevent erosion.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: small, white, with four petals. Seed: small, round, black. Seedlings: thin, pale green, with small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hypnella pilifera is a small, tufted, perennial grass that grows in dry, sandy soils. It is propagated by seed and can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It is drought tolerant and requires little maintenance. It is a good choice for low-maintenance landscapes.

Where to Find Hypnella pilifera

Hypnella pilifera can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.

Hypnella pilifera FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hypnella pilifera?

Hypnella pilifera

What is the common name of Hypnella pilifera?

Hairy Hypnella

What is the natural habitat of Hypnella pilifera?

Tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests

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

Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.
William Wilson (1799-1871): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wilson' in the authors string.
August Jaeger (1842-1877): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Jaeger' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35165136: Based on data supplied by Bryonames