Kingdom:
Phylum:
Bryanae
Order:
Bryales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
mauiensis
ID:
1186856

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Broth. ex E.B. Bartram) W. Schultze-Motel

Source:
tro

Year:
1962

Citation Micro:
Willdenowia 3: 101 1962

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001186194

Common Names

  • Pohlia mauiensis
  • Maui Moss
  • Maui Haircap Moss

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Description

Pohlia mauiensis (also called as Maui Pohlia, among many other common names) is a species of moss found in tropical and subtropical regions. It is a small, yellowish-green moss with a short stem and small leaves. It is found in moist, shady areas, such as in forests, woodlands, and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Pohlia mauiensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in landscaping. It is also used in the production of moss walls and green roofs.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pohlia mauiensis has small yellow flowers, which are followed by small, dark brown, egg-shaped seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single leaf that is lanceolate in shape.

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Where to Find Pohlia mauiensis

Pohlia mauiensis can be found in Hawaii.

Pohlia mauiensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pohlia mauiensis?

Pohlia mauiensis

What type of plant is Pohlia mauiensis?

Moss

Where is Pohlia mauiensis found?

North America

Species in the Pohlia genus

Pohlia beringiensis, Pohlia melanodon, Pohlia oerstediana, Pohlia pacifica, Pohlia pseudobarbula, Pohlia scotica, Pohlia afrocruda, Pohlia alba, Pohlia aloysii-sabaudiae, Pohlia andalusica, Pohlia annotina, Pohlia apolensis, Pohlia atropurpurea, Pohlia atrothecia, Pohlia austroelongata, Pohlia austropolymorpha, Pohlia baronii, Pohlia betulina, Pohlia bolanderi, Pohlia brachystoma, Pohlia brevinervis, Pohlia brevireticulata, Pohlia brideliana, Pohlia bulbifera, Pohlia calopyxis, Pohlia camptotrachela, Pohlia cardotii, Pohlia chitralensis, Pohlia columbica, Pohlia cratericola, Pohlia cruda, Pohlia crudoides, Pohlia drummondii, Pohlia elongata, Pohlia erecta, Pohlia excelsa, Pohlia flexuosa, Pohlia grammophylla, Pohlia humilis, Pohlia longibracteata, Pohlia longicolla, Pohlia ludwigii, Pohlia lutescens, Pohlia marchica, Pohlia mielichhoferia, Pohlia nemicaulon, Pohlia nevadensis, Pohlia nutans, Pohlia nutanti-polymorpha, Pohlia obtusifolia,

Species in the Mniaceae family

Mniobryum brevisetum, Mniobryum linderi, Mniobryum pergracile, Mniobryum perlaxum, Mniobryum rubrum, Mniobryum ruwenzorense, Mniobryum sparsifolium, Mniobryum tortifolium, Webera denticostata, Webera striatidens, Webera taylorii, Webera synoica, Cinclidium arcticum, Cinclidium latifolium, Cinclidium minutifolium, Cinclidium stygium, Cinclidium subrotundum, Cinclidium alaskanum, Cyrtomnium hymenophyllum, Cyrtomnium hymenophylloides, Epipterygium brasiliense, Epipterygium convalleum, Epipterygium immarginatum, Epipterygium mandonii, Epipterygium mexicanum, Epipterygium puiggarii, Epipterygium rigidum, Epipterygium tozeri, Epipterygium wrightii, Epipterygium koelzii, Epipterygium vanuatuicum, Epipterygium opararense, Epipterygium nagasakense, Epipterygium orbifolium, Epipterygium atlanticum, Epipterygium biauritum, Epipterygium oreophilum, Epipterygium yunnanense, Leucolepis acanthoneura, Mielichhoferia shevockii, Mielichhoferia pilifera, Mielichhoferia acuminata, Mielichhoferia acutifolia, Mielichhoferia argentifolia, Mielichhoferia auriseta, Mielichhoferia badhwarii, Mielichhoferia borbonica, Mielichhoferia brotheri, Mielichhoferia bryocarpa, Mielichhoferia canescens,

References

Wolfram Schultze-Motel (1934-2011): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.Schultze-Motel' in the authors string.
Viktor Ferdinand Brotherus (1849-1929): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Broth.' in the authors string.
Edwin Bunting Bartram (1878-1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.B.Bartram' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35168206: Based on data supplied by Bryonames