Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Species:
pungens
ID:
1036334

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Fenzl) Cavaco

Source:
tro

Year:
1962

Citation Micro:
Mém. Mus. Natl. Hist. Nat., B, Bot. 13: 67 (1962)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001035672



Common Names

  • Pseudosericocoma pungens
  • Cape Spear
  • Spear Thistle


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Description

Pseudosericocoma pungens (also called 'Pungent Hair Moss', among many other common names) is a species of moss found in temperate and subtropical regions of the world. It is a small, tufted moss with lance-shaped leaves and a reddish-brown stem. It is found in moist, shady habitats, such as moist forests and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Pseudosericocoma pungens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, cough, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pseudosericocoma pungens has small, white flowers with four petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pseudosericocoma pungens is a small, succulent plant native to South America. It can be propagated by seed, cuttings, or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept in a warm, bright location. Cuttings should be taken from the stem and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Division can be done by carefully separating the plant into multiple sections and replanting each section in a separate pot with a well-draining soil mix.

Where to Find Pseudosericocoma pungens

Pseudosericocoma pungens is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, including Mexico, Central America, and South America.

Species in the Pseudosericocoma genus

Species in the Amaranthaceae family

Achyranthes arborescens, Achyranthes aspera, Achyranthes bidentata, Achyranthes diandra, Achyranthes fasciculata, Achyranthes mangarevica, Achyranthes marchionica, Achyranthes margaretarum, Achyranthes mutica, Achyranthes splendens, Achyranthes talbotii, Achyranthes shahii, Achyropsis avicularis, Achyropsis filifolia, Achyropsis fruticulosa, Achyropsis gracilis, Achyropsis laniceps, Achyropsis leptostachya, Acroglochin obtusifolia, Acroglochin persicarioides, Aerva artemisioides, Aerva caudata, Aerva congesta, Aerva coriacea, Aerva edulis, Aerva glabrata, Aerva humbertii, Aerva javanica, Aerva lanata, Aerva leucura, Aerva madagassica, Aerva microphylla, Aerva monsonia, Aerva radicans, Aerva revoluta, Aerva sanguinolenta, Aerva timorensis, Aerva triangularifolia, Aerva villosa, Aerva wightii, Agathophora alopecuroides, Agriophyllum lateriflorum, Agriophyllum latifolium, Agriophyllum minus, Agriophyllum montasirii, Agriophyllum paletzkianum, Agriophyllum squarrosum, Allenrolfea occidentalis, Allenrolfea patagonica, Allenrolfea vaginata,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-100355825: Based on the initial data import
Eduard Fenzl (1808-1879): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fenzl' in the authors string.
Alberto Judice Leote Cavaco (1915-2001): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cavaco' in the authors string.