Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Species:
sharpii
ID:
1195973

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.A. Crum

Source:
tro

Year:
1986

Citation Micro:
Bryologist 89: 27 1986

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001195311

Common Names

  • Pylaisiadelpha sharpii
  • Sharp's Pylaisiadelpha
  • Sharp's Moss

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Description

Pylaisiadelpha sharpii (also called 'Pylaisiadelpha sharpii var. sharpii', among many other common names) is a species of moss native to Central and South America. It is a small, cushion-forming moss with a yellow-green color and a prostrate growth form. It is found in moist, shady habitats, such as in the understory of forests.

Uses & Benefits

Pylaisiadelpha sharpii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover in rock gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pylaisiadelpha sharpii has small, yellowish-green flowers that bloom in the spring. The seeds are small, brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pylaisiadelpha sharpii is a species of moss that can be cultivated and propagated by division of the plant. The plant is best grown in moist, shady areas with acidic soil. It can also be propagated by spore sowing, which is done by collecting the spores from the plant and sowing them in a moist, shady area with acidic soil.

Where to Find Pylaisiadelpha sharpii

Pylaisiadelpha sharpii is found in the Northern Hemisphere, including Europe, Asia, and North America.

Pylaisiadelpha sharpii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pylaisiadelpha sharpii?

Pylaisiadelpha sharpii

What type of plant is Pylaisiadelpha sharpii?

A moss

Where is Pylaisiadelpha sharpii found?

Central America

Species in the Pylaisiadelphaceae family

Gammiella pterogonioides, Gammiella koningsbergeri, Gammiella panchienii, Hageniella assamica, Hageniella isopterygioides, Hageniella sikkimensis, Hageniella micans, Isopterygium affusum, Isopterygium albescens, Isopterygium ambreanum, Isopterygium annamense, Isopterygium antsihanakense, Isopterygium antunesii, Isopterygium applanatum, Isopterygium aquaticum, Isopterygium argillicola, Isopterygium argyroleucum, Isopterygium assamicum, Isopterygium asymmetricum, Isopterygium austrodenticulatum, Isopterygium bancanum, Isopterygium battakense, Isopterygium baurii, Isopterygium borneense, Isopterygium brevicuspis, Isopterygium brevisetum, Isopterygium brownii, Isopterygium byssaceum, Isopterygium byssobolax, Isopterygium candidulum, Isopterygium chalarophyllum, Isopterygium chryseolum, Isopterygium citrinellum, Isopterygium clerophilum, Isopterygium combae, Isopterygium complanatulum, Isopterygium conangium, Isopterygium congoanum, Isopterygium courtoisii, Isopterygium cratericola, Isopterygium dewevrei, Isopterygium elodes, Isopterygium exiguum, Isopterygium exile, Isopterygium fallax, Isopterygium filamentosum, Isopterygium fissum, Isopterygium fruticola, Isopterygium gabonense, Isopterygium gibbosulum,

References

Howard Alvin Crum (1922-2002): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.A.Crum' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35183571: Based on data supplied by Bryonames