Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Species:
ochracea
ID:
1213457

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Turner ex Wilson) Ignatov & Ignatova

Source:
tro

Year:
2004

Citation Micro:
Arctoa 11(Supplement 2): 841 2004

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001212795

Common Names

  • Hygrohypnella ochracea
  • Ochraceous Hygrohypnella
  • Hygrohypnella Moss

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Description

Hygrohypnella ochracea (also called Hygrohypnella ochracea, among many other common names) is a species of liverwort in the family Calobryaceae. It is found in the Seychelles Islands of the Indian Ocean. It is found in wet, shaded habitats, usually on soil or on mossy rocks.

Uses & Benefits

Hygrohypnella ochracea is used as an ornamental plant in terrariums and gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hygrohypnella ochracea has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small, dark brown and glossy. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hygrohypnella ochracea is a small, tufted moss that is native to Europe. It is best propagated by division of established clumps. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. It is tolerant of cold temperatures and can be grown in USDA zones 3-7.

Where to Find Hygrohypnella ochracea

Hygrohypnella ochracea is native to the Arctic and Subarctic regions of the Northern Hemisphere.

Species in the Hygrohypnella genus

References

Mikhail Stanislavovich Ignatov (b.1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ignatov' in the authors string.
Dawson Turner (1775-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Turner' in the authors string.
William Wilson (1799-1871): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wilson' in the authors string.
Elena Anatol'evna Ignatova (b.1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ignatova' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35215426: Based on data supplied by Bryonames