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
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.
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,