Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Genus:
Species:
subcircinata
ID:
1172598

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cardot

Source:
tro

Year:
1911

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. Genève 3: 287 1911

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001171936

Common Names

  • Pylaisia subcircinata
  • Subcircinata Moss
  • Subcircinata Pylaisia

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Description

Pylaisia subcircinata (also called Subcircinate 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 subcircinata 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 subcircinata 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 subcircinata

Pylaisia subcircinata can be found in the mountains of Japan.

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

Jules Cardot (1860-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cardot' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35144391: Based on data supplied by Bryonames