Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Genus:
Species:
tenerrima
ID:
1188607

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Brid.) Lindb.

Source:
tro

Year:
1879

Citation Micro:
Musci Scand. 37 1879

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001187945

Common Names

  • Myurella tenerrima
  • Tender Myurella
  • Tender Myurella Moss

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Uses & Benefits

Myurella tenerrima is an ornamental plant that is often used in gardens and parks. It has a long flowering period and is known for its attractive foliage. It is also used as a ground cover plant and can be used to control erosion. It is also known for its medicinal properties, such as being used to treat skin conditions and digestive issues.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Myurella tenerrima are small, white and bell-shaped. The seeds are small, brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are thin and have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Myurella tenerrima can be propagated by seed or by division of the rhizomes. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of soils, including clay, and can tolerate drought. It can be grown in containers and can be pruned back in late winter to encourage new growth.

Where to Find Myurella tenerrima

Myurella tenerrima can be found in the temperate regions of Europe.

Species in the Myurella genus

Species in the Plagiotheciaceae family

Orthothecium ovicarpum, Orthothecium acuminatum, Orthothecium chryseum, Orthothecium intricatum, Orthothecium lapponicum, Orthothecium rufescens, Orthothecium schlagintweitii, Orthothecium strictum, Orthothecium hyalopiliferum, Orthothecium brunnescens, Orthothecium remotifolium, Orthothecium retroflexum, Orthothecium sibiricum, Herzogiella cylindricarpa, Herzogiella perrobusta, Herzogiella renitens, Herzogiella seligeri, Herzogiella striatella, Herzogiella turfacea, Herzogiella letestui, Isopterygiopsis muelleriana, Isopterygiopsis catagonioides, Plagiothecium berggrenianum, Plagiothecium ceylonense, Plagiothecium cochleatum, Plagiothecium curvifolium, Plagiothecium denticulatum, Plagiothecium entodontella, Plagiothecium formosicum, Plagiothecium georgicoantarcticum, Plagiothecium herzogii, Plagiothecium laetum, Plagiothecium lamprostachys, Plagiothecium lancifolium, Plagiothecium latebricola, Plagiothecium lonchochaete, Plagiothecium lucidum, Plagiothecium mildbraedii, Plagiothecium monbuttoviae, Plagiothecium neckeroideum, Plagiothecium nemorale, Plagiothecium nitens, Plagiothecium nitidifolium, Plagiothecium novogranatense, Plagiothecium obtusissimum, Plagiothecium orthocarpum, Plagiothecium ovalifolium, Plagiothecium perminutum, Plagiothecium platycladum, Plagiothecium platyphyllum,

References

Sextus Otto Lindberg (1835-1889): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindb.' in the authors string.
Samuel Elisée Bridel-Brideri (1762-1828): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Brid.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35171211: Based on data supplied by Bryonames