Kingdom:
Phylum:
Bryanae
Order:
Bryales
Family:
Species:
compactum
ID:
1172509

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hornsch.

Source:
tro

Year:
1822

Citation Micro:
Syll. Pl. Nov. 1: 62 1822

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001171847



Common Names

  • Ptychostomum compactum
  • Compact Ptychostomum
  • Compact Moss
  • Compact Lichen


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Uses & Benefits

Ptychostomum compactum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and aquariums. Its leaves are also used to make a tea that is said to have a calming effect.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Ptychostomum compactum var. rutheanum (Warnst.) Holyoak & N. Pedersen

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ptychostomum compactum is small and yellow. The seed is a small, dark brown spore. The seedlings are small and delicate, with a light green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cultivation and propagation of Ptychostomum compactum: This species is propagated by division of the rhizomes. It is best grown in moist, acidic soils in partial shade.

Where to Find Ptychostomum compactum

Ptychostomum compactum can be found in North America, Europe, and Asia.

Ptychostomum compactum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ptychostomum compactum?

Ptychostomum compactum

What is the common name of Ptychostomum compactum?

Compact Ptychostomum

What is the natural habitat of Ptychostomum compactum?

Dry, sandy soils in the Mediterranean region

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

Christian Friedrich Hornschuch (1793-1850): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hornsch.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35144222: Based on data supplied by Bryonames