Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Species:
longissima
ID:
1148549

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Dozy & Molk.) M. Fleisch.

Source:
tro

Year:
1905

Citation Micro:
Hedwigia 44: 305 1905

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001147887

Common Names

  • Aerobryopsis longissima
  • Longissima Moss
  • Longissima Moss

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Description

Aerobryopsis longissima (also called Long Moss, among many other common names) is a small, yellow-green moss with a tufted habit and a branched stem. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Africa, and Australia, and is found in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Aerobryopsis longissima is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Aerobryopsis longissima is small and yellow, with a white center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small and delicate, with a light green color.

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Where to Find Aerobryopsis longissima

Aerobryopsis longissima can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Africa, and South America.

Species in the Meteoriaceae family

Duthiella flaccida, Duthiella formosana, Duthiella speciosissima, Duthiella wallichii, Duthiella declinata, Aerobryidium aureonitens, Aerobryidium crispifolium, Aerobryidium filamentosum, Aerobryidium laosiense, Aerobryidium levieri, Aerobryidium indicum, Aerobryopsis capensis, Aerobryopsis cochlearifolia, Aerobryopsis deflexa, Aerobryopsis leptosigmata, Aerobryopsis membranacea, Aerobryopsis parisii, Aerobryopsis pulchricoma, Aerobryopsis striatula, Aerobryopsis subdivergens, Aerobryopsis subleptostigmata, Aerobryopsis vitiana, Aerobryopsis cirrifolia, Aerobryopsis fuscescens, Aerobryopsis aristifolia, Aerobryopsis yunnanensis, Aerobryopsis longissima, Aerobryopsis bauerae, Aerobryopsis eravikulamensis, Barbella angustifolia, Barbella turgida, Barbella capillaris, Barbella compressiramea, Barbella futunensis, Barbella horridula, Barbella kurzii, Barbella perpinnata, Barbella rufifolia, Barbella tenax, Barbella biformis, Barbella chrysonema, Barbella eusebii, Barbella minuta, Barbella linearifolia, Barbellopsis macroblasta, Barbellopsis trichophora, Barbellopsis conferva, Chrysocladium retrorsum, Cryptopapillaria feae, Cryptopapillaria chrysoclada,

References

Julian(us) Hendrik Molkenboer (1816-1854): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Molk.' in the authors string.
Max Fleischer (1861-1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.Fleisch.' in the authors string.
Frans Dozy (1807-1856): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dozy' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35102488: Based on data supplied by Bryonames