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
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.
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,