Status:
valid
Authors:
Frank Müll.
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2013
Citation Micro:
Polish Botanical Journal. 58(1): 50. 2013
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000016554
Common Names
- Pleurozia pocsii
- Pocsii Pleurozia
- Pleurozia Moss
Description
Pleurozia pocsii (also called Pocs' Pleurozia, among many other common names) is a species of moss found in North America and Europe. It is a small, yellow-green moss with a short stem and small leaves. It grows in shady, moist habitats, such as forests, woodlands, and mountain slopes.
Uses & Benefits
Pleurozia pocsii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also known to help purify the air and reduce stress.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Pleurozia pocsii is small and yellow-green in color. The seed is small and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cultivation and propagation of Pleurozia pocsii can be done through spores or vegetative fragments. Spores can be collected from mature sporophytes and sown on moistened moss or soil. Vegetative fragments can be cut from the thallus and planted in moistened moss or soil.
Where to Find Pleurozia pocsii
Pleurozia pocsii is native to Central and South America.
Pleurozia pocsii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pleurozia pocsii?
Pleurozia pocsii
What is the common name of Pleurozia pocsii?
Pleurozia
What is the habitat of Pleurozia pocsii?
It grows on rocks, tree trunks, and soil in moist, shady areas.
Species in the Pleurozia genus
Pleurozia purpurea,
Pleurozia johannis-winkleri,
Pleurozia gigantea,
Pleurozia conchifolia,
Pleurozia subinflata,
Pleurozia articulata,
Pleurozia acinosa,
Pleurozia paradoxa,
Pleurozia curiosa,
Pleurozia caledonica,
Pleurozia heterophylla,
Pleurozia pocsii,
Species in the Pleuroziaceae family
Pleurozia purpurea,
Pleurozia johannis-winkleri,
Pleurozia gigantea,
Pleurozia conchifolia,
Pleurozia subinflata,
Pleurozia articulata,
Pleurozia acinosa,
Pleurozia paradoxa,
Pleurozia curiosa,
Pleurozia caledonica,
Pleurozia heterophylla,
Pleurozia pocsii,