Kingdom:
Phylum:
Dicranidae
Order:
Grimmiales
Genus:
Species:
brevifolia
ID:
1176152

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Lindb.) Lindb. & Arnell

Source:
tro

Year:
1890

Citation Micro:
Kongl. Svenska Vetensk. Acad. Handl., n.s. 23(10): 84 1890

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001175490

Common Names

  • Seligeria brevifolia
  • Brevifolia's Seligeria
  • Brevifolia Seligeria

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Description

Seligeria brevifolia (also called 'Crested Hair-cap Moss', among many other common names) is a small, delicate moss with a distinctive, tufted habit. It is native to North America, Europe, and Asia, and is typically found in moist, shady areas such as stream banks, woodlands, and meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Seligeria brevifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in landscapes. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Seligeria brevifolia flowers are small, yellow in color and grow in clusters. The seeds are small, brown in color and have a hard outer shell. The seedlings are small and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Seligeria brevifolia can be propagated by spores or division. It prefers moist, acidic soil and partial shade. It is tolerant of cold temperatures and can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 3-7.

Where to Find Seligeria brevifolia

Seligeria brevifolia is native to Europe and Asia.

Species in the Seligeriaceae family

Blindia acuta, Blindia brachystegia, Blindia caespiticia, Blindia campylopodioides, Blindia capillifolia, Blindia contecta, Blindia immersa, Blindia jamesonii, Blindia japonica, Blindia magellanica, Blindia martinii, Blindia roerichii, Blindia torrentium, Blindia maxwellii, Blindia dalatensis, Blindia seppeltii, Blindia gradsteinii, Blindia buckii, Blindia rigida, Blindia serrata, Hymenolomopsis tolucensis, Notothamia ferruginea, Seligeria careyana, Seligeria acutifolia, Seligeria brevifolia, Seligeria calcarea, Seligeria cardotii, Seligeria carniolica, Seligeria donniana, Seligeria gymnostoma, Seligeria oelandica, Seligeria patula, Seligeria paucifolia, Seligeria pusilla, Seligeria trifaria, Seligeria tristichoides, Seligeria irrigata, Seligeria calycina, Blindiadelphus campylopodus, Blindiadelphus diminutus, Blindiadelphus diversifolius, Blindiadelphus polaris, Blindiadelphus recurvatus, Blindiadelphus sibiricus, Blindiadelphus subimmersus,

References

Sextus Otto Lindberg (1835-1889): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindb.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35149941: Based on data supplied by Bryonames