Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Genus:
Species:
speciosa
ID:
1172597

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Mitt.) A. Jaeger

Source:
tro

Year:
1898

Citation Micro:
Index Bryol. 1065 1898

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001171935

Common Names

  • Pylaisia speciosa
  • Speciosa Moss
  • Speciosa Pylaisia

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Description

Pylaisia speciosa (also called Spreading 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 speciosa 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

The flower of Pylaisia speciosa is white, with five petals. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Where to Find Pylaisia speciosa

Pylaisia speciosa can be found in the mountains of China.

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

William Wilson (1799-1871): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wilson' in the authors string.
William Mitten (1819-1906): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mitt.' in the authors string.
Jean Édouard Gabriel Narcisse Paris (1827-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Paris' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35144389: Based on data supplied by Bryonames