Kingdom:
Phylum:
Bryanae
Order:
Splachnales
Genus:
Species:
alpicola
ID:
1149758

Status:
valid

Authors:
Broth.

Source:
tro

Year:
1929

Citation Micro:
Symb. Sin. 4: 49. 1 f. 11 1929

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001149096

Common Names

  • Tayloria alpicola
  • Alpicola Moss
  • Alpine Moss

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Description

Tayloria alpicola (also called Alpine Tayloria, among many other common names) is a species of moss in the Hypnaceae family. It is found in Europe, Asia, and North America. It grows in moist, shady places, such as in woods, on rocks, and on walls.

Uses & Benefits

Tayloria alpicola is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used in erosion control and for soil stabilization.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: yellowish-green, Seed: brown, Seedlings: yellowish-green

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tayloria alpicola can be propagated by division or by spore sowing. It prefers moist, shady areas and can be grown in a variety of soils. It should be watered regularly and fertilized with a balanced fertilizer once a year.

Where to Find Tayloria alpicola

Tayloria alpicola is found in moist, shady habitats such as woodlands, stream banks, and damp meadows.

Species in the Tayloria genus

Tayloria acuminata, Tayloria alpicola, Tayloria altorum, Tayloria arenaria, Tayloria borneensis, Tayloria callophylla, Tayloria chiapensis, Tayloria dubyi, Tayloria froelichiana, Tayloria gunnii, Tayloria hornschuchii, Tayloria indica, Tayloria isleana, Tayloria jacquemontii, Tayloria kilimandscharica, Tayloria lingulata, Tayloria longiseta, Tayloria magellanica, Tayloria mirabilis, Tayloria novo-guinensis, Tayloria octoblepharum, Tayloria orthodonta, Tayloria purpurascens, Tayloria recurvimarginata, Tayloria reinerii, Tayloria rudolphiana, Tayloria sandwicensis, Tayloria scabriseta, Tayloria serrata, Tayloria splachnoides, Tayloria subglabra, Tayloria tasmanica, Tayloria tenuis, Tayloria braithwaitiana, Tayloria nepalensis, Tayloria pseudoalpicola, Tayloria squarrosa, Tayloria stenophysata, Tayloria solitaria, Tayloria rubicaulis, Tayloria rudimenta, Tayloria grandis, Tayloria immersa, Tayloria limbata,

Species in the Splachnaceae family

Aplodon wormskioldii, Brachymitrion cochabambae, Brachymitrion laciniatum, Brachymitrion moritzianum, Brachymitrion pocsii, Brachymitrion jamesonii, Moseniella ulei, Moseniella brasiliensis, Splachnum pensylvanicum, Splachnum adolphi-friederici, Splachnum ampullaceum, Splachnum austriacum, Splachnum luteum, Splachnum melanocaulon, Splachnum resectum, Splachnum rubrum, Splachnum sphaericum, Splachnum turbinatum, Splachnum vasculosum, Splachnum weberbaueri, Splachnum adamsianum, Tayloria acuminata, Tayloria alpicola, Tayloria altorum, Tayloria arenaria, Tayloria borneensis, Tayloria callophylla, Tayloria chiapensis, Tayloria dubyi, Tayloria froelichiana, Tayloria gunnii, Tayloria hornschuchii, Tayloria indica, Tayloria isleana, Tayloria jacquemontii, Tayloria kilimandscharica, Tayloria lingulata, Tayloria longiseta, Tayloria magellanica, Tayloria mirabilis, Tayloria novo-guinensis, Tayloria octoblepharum, Tayloria orthodonta, Tayloria purpurascens, Tayloria recurvimarginata, Tayloria reinerii, Tayloria rudolphiana, Tayloria sandwicensis, Tayloria scabriseta, Tayloria serrata,

References

Viktor Ferdinand Brotherus (1849-1929): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Broth.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35104800: Based on data supplied by Bryonames