Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Species:
pirottae
ID:
1181216

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Brizi) Broth.

Source:
tro

Year:
1909

Citation Micro:
Nat. Pflanzenfam. I(3): 1153 1909

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001180554



Common Names

  • Cirriphyllum pirottae
  • Pirottae Moss
  • Pirot Moss


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Description

Cirriphyllum pirottae (also called Pirotta's Cirriphyllum, among many other common names) is a species of moss found in South America, particularly in Argentina, Brazil, and Uruguay. It is a small, tufted moss with a yellow-green color, and its leaves are lanceolate and curved. It grows in moist, shady habitats, such as in forests and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Cirriphyllum pirottae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to make baskets and mats.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cirriphyllum pirottae has small, white flowers with four petals and four sepals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have two cotyledons and a small root system.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cirriphyllum pirottae is a species of fern in the family Polypodiaceae. It is native to tropical Africa, Asia, and Australia. It can be propagated by spores or by division of the rhizomes. Cultivation requires a moist, shady environment with well-drained soil. It is best grown in a pot or in a sheltered area of the garden.

Where to Find Cirriphyllum pirottae

Cirriphyllum pirottae is found in Europe, North Africa, and western Asia.

Cirriphyllum pirottae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cirriphyllum pirottae?

Cirriphyllum pirottae

What is the common name of Cirriphyllum pirottae?

Pirotta's Clubmoss

What type of plant is Cirriphyllum pirottae?

Fern-allies

Species in the Brachytheciaceae family

Aerobryum speciosum, Aerobryum brevicuspis, Aerolindigia capillacea, Brachytheciastrum delicatulum, Brachytheciastrum collinum, Brachytheciastrum dieckei, Brachytheciastrum falcatulum, Brachytheciastrum kashmirense, Brachytheciastrum leibergii, Brachytheciastrum microcollinum, Brachytheciastrum paradoxum, Brachytheciastrum trachypodium, Brachytheciastrum velutinum, Brachytheciastrum fendleri, Brachytheciastrum olympicum, Brachytheciastrum leiopodium, Brachytheciastrum salicinum, Brachytheciastrum umbilicatum, Brachytheciella stolonifera, Brachythecium tortipilum, Brachythecium dahuricum, Brachythecium irinae, Brachythecium jacuticum, Brachythecium chakratense, Brachythecium garhwalense, Brachythecium acuminatum, Brachythecium afroglareosum, Brachythecium albicans, Brachythecium asperrimum, Brachythecium auriculatum, Brachythecium austroglareosum, Brachythecium austrosalebrosum, Brachythecium bellii, Brachythecium bodinieri, Brachythecium borgenii, Brachythecium brachycarpum, Brachythecium brachycladum, Brachythecium buchananii, Brachythecium calliergonoides, Brachythecium campestre, Brachythecium camptothecioides, Brachythecium campylothallum, Brachythecium caucasicum, Brachythecium cavifolium, Brachythecium chauvetii, Brachythecium chocayae, Brachythecium cirrosum, Brachythecium complanatum, Brachythecium comtifolium, Brachythecium conostomum,

References

Viktor Ferdinand Brotherus (1849-1929): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Broth.' in the authors string.
Ugo Brizi (1868-1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Brizi' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35157647: Based on data supplied by Bryonames