Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Genus:
Species:
versicolor
ID:
1207816

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hornsch. ex Müll. Hal.) Touw

Source:
tro

Year:
2001

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001207154

Common Names

  • Pelekium versicolor
  • Moss
  • Fairy Moss

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Description

Pelekium versicolor (also called 'Multicolored 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 versicolor is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover in shady areas.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pelekium versicolor 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 versicolor 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 versicolor

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

Pelekium versicolor FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pelekium versicolor?

Pelekium versicolor

What is the common name of Pelekium versicolor?

Multicolored Pelekium

What type of plant is Pelekium versicolor?

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

Christian Friedrich Hornschuch (1793-1850): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hornsch.' in the authors string.
Karl Müller (1818-1899): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Müll.Hal.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35207969: Based on data supplied by Bryonames