Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Genus:
Species:
varians
ID:
1207815

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Welw. & Duby) Touw

Source:
tro

Year:
2001

Citation Micro:
J. Hattori Bot. Lab. 90: 205 2001

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001207153

Common Names

  • Pelekium varians
  • Moss
  • Fairy Moss

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Description

Pelekium varians (also called 'Variable Liverwort', among many other common names) is a small, liverwort species native to Europe and North America. It is found in moist, shady habitats such as woodlands and streambanks.

Uses & Benefits

Pelekium varians is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover in shady areas.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pelekium varians has small white flowers with four petals and yellow anthers. The seed is a small, black, ovoid nutlet. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pelekium varians is propagated by spores. It is a tropical species and requires warm, humid conditions for cultivation. It can be grown on a variety of substrates, including soil, moss, and sand. It prefers bright, indirect light and should be kept moist but not wet.

Where to Find Pelekium varians

Pelekium varians is native to the tropical regions of Southeast Asia, including Thailand, Myanmar, and Vietnam.

Pelekium varians FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pelekium varians?

Pelekium varians

What is the common name of Pelekium varians?

Varying Pelekium

What type of plant is Pelekium varians?

A moss

Species in the Thuidiaceae family

Abietinella abietina, Boulaya mittenii, Bryonoguchia molkenboeri, Cyrto-hypnum cylindraceum, Cyrto-hypnum espinosae, Cyrto-hypnum intermedium, Cyrto-hypnum arzobispoae, Cyrto-hypnum frontinoae, Cyrto-hypnum unipinnatum, Echinophyllum sachalinense, Fauriella petelotii, Fauriella baolocensis, Fauriella robustiuscula, Fauriella tenerrima, Fauriella tenuis, Indothuidium kiasense, Inouethuidium robbinsii, Pelekium sharpii, Pelekium bifarium, Pelekium velatum, Pelekium bonianum, Pelekium campanulatum, Pelekium chenagonii, Pelekium ciliatum, Pelekium contortulum, Pelekium erosifolium, Pelekium fuscatum, Pelekium gratum, Pelekium intricatum, Pelekium investe, Pelekium involvens, Pelekium leptocladum, Pelekium minusculum, Pelekium minutulum, Pelekium muricatulum, Pelekium pygmaeum, Pelekium ramosissimum, Pelekium ramusculosum, Pelekium schistocalyx, Pelekium scabrosulum, Pelekium siphotheca, Pelekium subpinnatum, Pelekium synoicum, Pelekium varians, Pelekium versicolor, Pelekium watanabei, Pelekium microphyllum, Pelekium atlanticum, Pelekium pseudoinvolvens, Pelekium thomeanum,

References

Friedrich Welwitsch (1806-1872): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Welw.' in the authors string.
Jean Étienne Duby (1798-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Duby' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35207968: Based on data supplied by Bryonames