Kingdom:
Phylum:
Dicranidae
Order:
Grimmiales
Genus:
Species:
pusilla
ID:
1176186

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hedw.) Bruch & Schimp.

Source:
tro

Year:
1846

Citation Micro:
Bryol. Eur. 2: 10 (fasc. 33–36. Monogr. 4) 1846

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001175524

Common Names

  • Seligeria pusilla
  • Pusill Seligeria
  • Seligeria Moss

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Description

Seligeria pusilla (also called Pusilla Seligeria, among many other common names) is a species of moss found in North America and Europe. It is a small plant, with a stem of up to 2 cm long and a few leaves. It grows in humid, shady habitats, such as forest floors.

Uses & Benefits

Seligeria pusilla is a species of moss that is used in the production of Christmas decorations, as well as for soil erosion control and as a ground cover in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Seligeria pusilla has small, yellow-green flowers that are borne on short stems. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Where to Find Seligeria pusilla

Seligeria pusilla can be found in moist, shady areas in Europe, Asia, and North America.

Seligeria pusilla FAQ

What is the scientific name of Seligeria pusilla?

Seligeria pusilla

What is the common name of Seligeria pusilla?

Dwarf Seligeria

What is the habitat of Seligeria pusilla?

It is found in moist, shady habitats, such as wet woods, bogs, and fens.

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

Johann Hedwig (1730-1799): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hedw.' in the authors string.
Wilhelm Philippe Schimper (1808-1880): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schimp.' in the authors string.
Philipp Bruch (1781-1847): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bruch' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35149992: Based on data supplied by Bryonames