Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Genus:
Species:
scariosa
ID:
1168832

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Lorentz) Arzeni

Source:
tro

Year:
1954

Citation Micro:
Amer. Midl. Naturalist 52: 12 1954

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001168170

Common Names

  • Jaegerina scariosa
  • Scariosa Jaegerina
  • Scariosa Moss

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Uses & Benefits

Jaegerina scariosa is a species of moss that is often used in landscaping and gardens. It is used to create a natural and attractive ground cover, and it is low-maintenance and requires little water. It is also used to cover bare patches of soil.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Jaegerina scariosa is small and white, with a single pistil and six stamens. The seed is small and black, with a rough surface. The seedlings are thin and green, with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Jaegerina scariosa is a small, evergreen, perennial plant that grows up to 30 cm tall. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry, rocky habitats. It is propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and rooted in a sandy soil. The plant prefers full sun and well-drained soil.

Where to Find Jaegerina scariosa

Jaegerina scariosa can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas.

Species in the Pterobryaceae family

Calyptothecium acostatum, Calyptothecium prainii, Calyptothecium acutum, Calyptothecium bescherellei, Calyptothecium burmense, Calyptothecium duplicatum, Calyptothecium extensum, Calyptothecium hookeri, Calyptothecium nitidum, Calyptothecium oxyphyllum, Calyptothecium pinnatum, Calyptothecium ramosii, Calyptothecium recurvulum, Calyptothecium subacutum, Calyptothecium subhumile, Calyptothecium symphysodontoides, Calyptothecium urvilleanum, Calyptothecium wightii, Calyptothecium auriculatum, Calyptothecium integrifolium, Calyptothecium compressum, Calyptothecium pterobryoides, Calyptothecium squarrosulum, Calyptothecium phyllogonioides, Calyptothecium philippinense, Henicodium geniculatum, Hildebrandtiella cuspidans, Hildebrandtiella endotrichelloides, Hildebrandtiella longiseta, Hildebrandtiella phleoides, Jaegerina formosa, Jaegerina guatemalensis, Jaegerina luzonensis, Jaegerina plicata, Jaegerina robillardii, Jaegerina scariosa, Jaegerina solitaria, Jaegerina stolonifera, Jaegerina retrosquarrosa, Micralsopsis complanata, Muellerobryum whiteleggei, Neolindbergia deningeri, Neolindbergia rigida, Neolindbergia robusta, Neolindbergia rugosa, Neolindbergia vitiensis, Neolindbergia cladomnioides, Neolindbergia veloirae, Orthorrhynchidium planifrons, Orthostichopsis fornicata,

References

Paul Günther Lorentz (1835-1881): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lorentz' in the authors string.
Charles Basel Arzeni (1925-1997): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Arzeni' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35138169: Based on data supplied by Bryonames