Kingdom:
Phylum:
Bryanae
Order:
Splachnales
Genus:
Species:
arenaria
ID:
1149760

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Müll. Hal.) Broth.

Source:
tro

Year:
1903

Citation Micro:
Nat. Pflanzenfam. I(3): 503 1903

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001149098

Common Names

  • Tayloria arenaria
  • Arenaria Moss
  • Sandy Moss

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Description

Tayloria arenaria (also called Sandy 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 arenaria 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 arenaria can be propagated by seed or vegetative cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and rooted in a moist soil mix. The plants should be grown in a sunny location and kept moist.

Where to Find Tayloria arenaria

Tayloria arenaria 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

Karl Müller (1818-1899): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Müll.Hal.' in the authors string.
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: 35104802: Based on data supplied by Bryonames