Kingdom:
Phylum:
Bryanae
Order:
Bryales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
silvatica
ID:
1160986

Status:
valid

Authors:
Warnst.

Source:
tro

Year:
1915

Citation Micro:
Hedwigia 37: 97 1915

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001160324

Common Names

  • Pohlia Silvatica
  • Pohlia Moss
  • Haircap Moss

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Description

Pohlia silvatica (also called Pohlia silvaticum, 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, forming dense mats on the ground. It is native to parts of Europe, Asia, and North America, and is found in moist, shady habitats such as woodlands and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Pohlia silvatica 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

Pohlia silvatica has small yellow-green flowers, with a diameter of 2-3 mm. The seeds are small and brown, and the seedlings are small and dark green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pohlia silvatica is a small moss species that is found in moist, shady areas. It is easy to cultivate and propagate from spores. It prefers a moist, acidic soil and should be kept in a cool, shady area. It can be propagated by division or by sowing spores.

Where to Find Pohlia silvatica

Pohlia silvatica can be found in moist, shady areas in Europe, North America, 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

Carl Warnstorf (1837-1921): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Warnst.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35125003: Based on data supplied by Bryonames