Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Genus:
Species:
selwynii
ID:
1172592

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kindb.

Source:
tro

Year:
1889

Citation Micro:
Ottawa Naturalist 2: 156 1889

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001171930

Common Names

  • Pylaisia selwynii
  • Selwynii Moss
  • Selwynii Pylaisia

Searching for Pylaisia selwynii? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Description

Pylaisiella selwynii (also called Selwyn's 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 selwynii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and aquariums. Its leaves are also used to make a tea that is said to have a calming effect.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pylaisia selwynii 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.

Searching for Pylaisia selwynii? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Where to Find Pylaisia selwynii

Pylaisia selwynii is found in moist, shady places in the northern hemisphere, including North America, Europe, and Asia.

Pylaisia selwynii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pylaisia selwynii?

Pylaisia selwynii

What is the common name of Pylaisia selwynii?

Selwyn's Pylaisia

What type of habitat does Pylaisia selwynii prefer?

Pylaisia selwynii 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

Nils Conrad Kindberg (1832-1910): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kindb.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35144384: Based on data supplied by Bryonames