Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Ptychomniales
Species:
baeuerlenii
ID:
1173556

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

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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.

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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 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,

References

Jean Édouard Gabriel Narcisse Paris (1827-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Paris' in the authors string.
Adalbert Geheeb (1842-1909): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Geh.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35145748: Based on data supplied by Bryonames