Kingdom:
Phylum:
Bryanae
Order:
Bryales
Family:
Species:
calophyllum
ID:
1213926

Status:
valid

Authors:
(R. Br.) J.R. Spence

Source:
tro

Year:
2005

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 87: 20 2005

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001213264



Common Names

  • Ptychostomum calophyllum
  • Calophyllum Ptychostomum
  • Calophyllum Moss


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Description

Ptychostomum calophyllum (also called Calophyllum Ptychostomum, among many other common names) is a species of moss in the family Ptychostomaceae. It is found in Europe, Asia, and North America, and typically grows in wet, shady places such as bogs, wet rocks, and wet meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Ptychostomum calophyllum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine for treating various ailments, such as fever, headache, and digestive issues.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ptychostomum calophyllum is a small, white, star-shaped flower. The seed is a small, brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, oval-shaped seedlings.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cultivation and propagation of Ptychostomum calophyllum is best done through division of the rhizomes. The rhizomes should be planted in a moist, well-draining soil, and kept in partial shade. Propagation can also be done through spores, which should be sown in a moist, well-draining soil and kept in partial shade.

Where to Find Ptychostomum calophyllum

Ptychostomum calophyllum can be found in moist, shady areas in the Northern Hemisphere.

Ptychostomum calophyllum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ptychostomum calophyllum?

Ptychostomum calophyllum

What is the common name of Ptychostomum calophyllum?

Large-leaved Ptychostomum

Where is Ptychostomum calophyllum found?

Temperate and tropical regions

Species in the Ptychostomum genus

Ptychostomum cernuum, Ptychostomum archangelicum, Ptychostomum arcticum, Ptychostomum bimum, Ptychostomum calophyllum, Ptychostomum cryophilum, Ptychostomum cyclophyllum, Ptychostomum intermedium, Ptychostomum knowltonii, Ptychostomum longisetum, Ptychostomum marratii, Ptychostomum meesioides, Ptychostomum neodamense, Ptychostomum pallens, Ptychostomum pallescens, Ptychostomum purpurascens, Ptychostomum reedii, Ptychostomum rutilans, Ptychostomum salinum, Ptychostomum schleicheri, Ptychostomum turbinatum, Ptychostomum warneum, Ptychostomum weigelii, Ptychostomum wrightii, Ptychostomum creberrimum, Ptychostomum altisetum, Ptychostomum cylindrothecium, Ptychostomum axel-blyttii, Ptychostomum funkii, Ptychostomum bryoides, Ptychostomum nitidulum, Ptychostomum teres, Ptychostomum orthothecium, Ptychostomum compactum, Ptychostomum austriacum, Ptychostomum chorizodontum, Ptychostomum dicarpum, Ptychostomum donatii, Ptychostomum eatonii, Ptychostomum gayanum, Ptychostomum hawaiicum, Ptychostomum inclinatum, Ptychostomum kerguelense, Ptychostomum lamprochaete, Ptychostomum lonchocaulon, Ptychostomum minii, Ptychostomum mucronatum, Ptychostomum nivale, Ptychostomum pacificum, Ptychostomum pauperculum,

Species in the Bryaceae family

Acidodontium exaltatum, Acidodontium heteroneuron, Acidodontium lonchotrachylon, Acidodontium longifolium, Acidodontium megalocarpum, Acidodontium pallidum, Acidodontium ramicola, Acidodontium rhamphostegium, Acidodontium seminerve, Acidodontium sprucei, Acidodontium subrotundum, Acidodontium trachyticola, Acidodontium integrifolium, Acidodontium lanceolatifolium, Anomobryum angustirete, Anomobryum brachymenioides, Anomobryum brachymeniopsis, Anomobryum bulbiferum, Anomobryum clavicaule, Anomobryum compressulum, Anomobryum conicum, Anomobryum cygnicollum, Anomobryum filinerve, Anomobryum humillimum, Anomobryum julaceum, Anomobryum laceratum, Anomobryum lusitanicum, Anomobryum nitidum, Anomobryum obtusatissimum, Anomobryum orbiculatum, Anomobryum pellucidum, Anomobryum perimbricatum, Anomobryum polymorphum, Anomobryum prostratum, Anomobryum pycnobaseum, Anomobryum robustum, Anomobryum schmidii, Anomobryum semiovatum, Anomobryum semireticulatum, Anomobryum soquense, Anomobryum subnitidum, Anomobryum werthii, Anomobryum yasudae, Anomobryum parvifolium, Anomobryum worthleyi, Anomobryum albo-imbricatum, Anomobryum hyalinum, Anomobryum ochianum, Anomobryum ochii, Anomobryum sharpii,

References

Robert Brown (1773-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.Br.' in the authors string.
John R. Spence (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.R.Spence' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35216070: Based on data supplied by Bryonames