Kingdom:
Phylum:
Bryanae
Order:
Bryales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
obtusifolia
ID:
1160925

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Vill. ex Brid.) L.F. Koch

Source:
tro

Year:
1950

Citation Micro:
Leafl. W. Bot. 6: 20 1950

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001160263

Common Names

  • Pohlia obtusifolia
  • Obtusifolia Moss
  • Obtusifolia Pohlia

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Description

Pohlia obtusifolia (also called Obtuse-leaved Thread-moss, among many other common names) is a species of moss in the family Bryaceae. It is a small, yellow-green moss with a prostrate habit. It is found in the Northern Hemisphere, in Europe, Asia, North America, and Greenland. It grows in moist, shady places, such as in forests, on rocks, and on the ground.

Uses & Benefits

Pohlia obtusifolia is a popular ornamental plant, often used in rock gardens and as a groundcover. Its foliage can provide a unique texture and color to gardens, and it is also very hardy and can withstand a variety of conditions. Additionally, its foliage can be used to create a natural mulch, which can help retain moisture in the soil and reduce the need for frequent watering.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pohlia obtusifolia is small and white, with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are slender and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pohlia obtusifolia is a moss species that is native to Europe and North America. It prefers moist, shady areas and can be propagated by division or by spore. It is best grown in moist, well-drained soil with a pH of 5.5-7.0. It can be propagated by division or by spore. It can also be grown in a terrarium or in a container.

Where to Find Pohlia obtusifolia

Pohlia obtusifolia is found in moist to wet habitats in North America, Europe, and Asia.

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

Dominique Villars (1745-1814): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vill.' in the authors string.
Samuel Elisée Bridel-Brideri (1762-1828): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Brid.' in the authors string.
Leo Koch (1916-1982): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.F.Koch' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35124921: Based on data supplied by Bryonames