Status:
valid
Authors:
Cardot
Source:
tro
Year:
1911
Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. Genève 3: 288 1911
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001198992
Common Names
- Pylaisia cristata
- Crested Pylaisia
- Crested Moss
Description
Pylaisia cristata (also called Cristate Pylaisia, among many other common names) is a species of liverwort in the family Pylaisiaceae. It is found in the temperate regions of Europe and North America. It grows in moist, shady areas, usually on the ground or on rocks.
Uses & Benefits
Pylaisia cristata is a species of moss that is used in horticulture to create a soft, green carpet. It is also used to create a natural habitat for small animals and insects.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pylaisia cristata has small, white flowers. Its seeds are tiny and black. The seedlings are small and white.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pylaisia cristata is a small, terrestrial liverwort species that is found in the temperate and subtropical regions of the world. It is relatively easy to cultivate and propagate in the home garden. It prefers a moist, shady environment and can be grown in a pot or in the ground. It should be planted in a well-draining soil mix and watered regularly. It can be propagated by division or by spore sowing.
Where to Find Pylaisia cristata
Pylaisia cristata can be found in the mountains of the Mediterranean region.
Species in the Pylaisiaceae family
Calohypnum sakuraii,
Calohypnum amabile,
Calohypnum macrogynum,
Calohypnum oldhamii,
Calohypnum plumiforme,
Calohypnum sikkimense,
Pylaisia buckii,
Pylaisia brevirostris,
Pylaisia brotheri,
Pylaisia condensata,
Pylaisia coreana,
Pylaisia curviramea,
Pylaisia extenta,
Pylaisia intricata,
Pylaisia nana,
Pylaisia obtusa,
Pylaisia polyantha,
Pylaisia selwynii,
Pylaisia subcircinata,
Pylaisia falcata,
Pylaisia cristata,
Pylaisia steerei,
Pylaisia levieri,
Pylaisia kunisawae,
Pylaisia speciosa,
Pylaisia pseudofertilis,
Pylaisia afoninae,
Pylaisia bezgodovii,
Pylaisia heteromalla,
Calliergonella cuspidata,
Calliergonella lindbergii,
Calliergonella curvifolia,
Homomallium adnatum,
Homomallium connexum,
Homomallium homalostegium,
Homomallium incurvatum,
Homomallium japonico-adnatum,
Homomallium mexicanum,
Homomallium plagiangium,
Homomallium simlaense,
Homomallium yuennanense,
Homomallium sharpii,
Homomallium gollanii,
Homomallium andoi,
Ptilium crista-castrensis,
Buckia vaucheri,
Roaldia dolomitica,
Roaldia revoluta,
Aquilonium adscendens,
Aquilonium plicatulum,