Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Genus:
Species:
pseudofertilis
ID:
1172586

Status:
valid

Authors:
Podp.

Source:
tro

Year:
1929

Citation Micro:
Spisy PYír. Fak. Masarykovy Univ. 116: 37. 33 1929

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001171924

Common Names

  • Pylaisia pseudofertilis
  • Pseudofertilis Moss
  • Pseudofertilis Pylaisia

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Description

Pylaisia pseudofertilis (also called Pseudofertile Feathermoss, among many other common names) is a species of moss found in the Northern Hemisphere. It is a small, light green moss with a four-sided stem and a two-lobed capsule. It is native to North America, Europe, and Asia, and is found in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Pylaisia pseudofertilis is used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antifungal properties. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known for its attractive foliage and flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pylaisia pseudofertilis has small, white flowers with four petals. The seed is a small, black, shiny nutlet. The seedlings are small and have a single, narrow leaf.

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Where to Find Pylaisia pseudofertilis

Pylaisia pseudofertilis is found in the northern hemisphere, including North America, Europe, and Asia.

Pylaisia pseudofertilis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pylaisia pseudofertilis?

Pylaisia pseudofertilis

What is the common name of Pylaisia pseudofertilis?

Pseudofertilis Pylaisia

What type of habitat does Pylaisia pseudofertilis prefer?

Pylaisia pseudofertilis prefers moist, shady habitats

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,

References

Josef Podpěra (1878-1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Podp.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35144371: Based on data supplied by Bryonames