Status:
valid
Authors:
(Geh.) Paris
Source:
tro
Year:
1896
Citation Micro:
Index Bryol. 508 1896
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001172894
Common Names
- Garovaglia baeuerlenii
- Baeuerlenii Garovaglia
- Garovaglia Moss
Description
Garovaglia baeuerlenii (also called 'Baeuerlen's Hair-cap Moss', among many other common names) is a species of moss in the family Funariaceae. It is a small, tufted moss with a conical or cylindrical capsule. It is native to the tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, Africa, and Asia, and is found in moist, shady areas such as forests and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Garovaglia baeuerlenii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to stabilize soil and prevent erosion.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Garovaglia baeuerlenii has yellow flowers with six petals and six stamens. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single pair of cotyledons.
Cultivation and Propagation
Garovaglia baeuerlenii can be propagated by seed or stem cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a light, well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Stem cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in a light, well-drained soil mix. Both methods should be done in spring or summer for best results.
Where to Find Garovaglia baeuerlenii
Garovaglia baeuerlenii can be found in North America, Europe, and Asia.
Garovaglia baeuerlenii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Garovaglia baeuerlenii?
Garovaglia baeuerlenii
What type of plant is Garovaglia baeuerlenii?
A shrub
Where is Garovaglia baeuerlenii native to?
New Caledonia
Species in the Garovaglia genus
Garovaglia binsteadii,
Garovaglia brassii,
Garovaglia crispata,
Garovaglia eberhardtii,
Garovaglia robbinsii,
Garovaglia zantenii,
Garovaglia angustifolia,
Garovaglia aristata,
Garovaglia baeuerlenii,
Garovaglia compressa,
Garovaglia crispa,
Garovaglia elegans,
Garovaglia luzonensis,
Garovaglia plicata,
Garovaglia plumosa,
Garovaglia powellii,
Garovaglia setigera,
Garovaglia subelegans,
Garovaglia tortifolia,
Garovaglia mujuensis,
Species in the Ptychomniaceae family
Cladomnion ericoides,
Cladomniopsis crenato-obtusa,
Dichelodontium nitidum,
Endotrichellopsis laevifolia,
Euptychium piliferum,
Euptychium cuspidatum,
Euptychium dumosum,
Euptychium mucronatum,
Euptychium pungens,
Euptychium robustum,
Euptychium vitiense,
Garovaglia binsteadii,
Garovaglia brassii,
Garovaglia crispata,
Garovaglia eberhardtii,
Garovaglia robbinsii,
Garovaglia zantenii,
Garovaglia angustifolia,
Garovaglia aristata,
Garovaglia baeuerlenii,
Garovaglia compressa,
Garovaglia crispa,
Garovaglia elegans,
Garovaglia luzonensis,
Garovaglia plicata,
Garovaglia plumosa,
Garovaglia powellii,
Garovaglia setigera,
Garovaglia subelegans,
Garovaglia tortifolia,
Garovaglia mujuensis,
Glyphothecium sciuroides,
Hampeella alaris,
Hampeella pallens,
Hampeella concavifolia,
Ombronesus chilensis,
Ptychomniella ptychocarpon,
Ptychomnion aciculare,
Ptychomnion cygnisetum,
Ptychomnion densifolium,
Ptychomnion falcatulum,
Tetraphidopsis pusilla,
Glyphotheciopsis gracilis,