Kingdom:
Phylum:
Bryanae
Order:
Bryales
Family:
Species:
pseudotriquetrum
ID:
1215019

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hedw.) J.R. Spence & H.P. Ramsay ex Holyoak & N. Pedersen

Source:
tro

Year:
2007

Citation Micro:
J. Bryol. 29: 120 2007

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001214357



Common Names

  • Ptychostomum pseudotriquetrum
  • Triquetrum Moss
  • Pseudotriquetrum Moss


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Description

Ptychostomum pseudotriquetrum (also called Ptychostomum, among many other common names) is a small, perennial, evergreen herbaceous plant with a creeping habit. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry, sunny habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Ptychostomum pseudotriquetrum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever and malaria.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ptychostomum pseudotriquetrum has small, yellowish-green flowers with four petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small, green, and heart-shaped.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cultivation and propagation of Ptychostomum pseudotriquetrum is best done in a moist, shaded environment. It prefers acidic soils and can be propagated by division or by spore sowing.

Where to Find Ptychostomum pseudotriquetrum

Ptychostomum pseudotriquetrum is found in Europe, specifically in Denmark, Germany, and Sweden.

Ptychostomum pseudotriquetrum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ptychostomum pseudotriquetrum?

Ptychostomum pseudotriquetrum

What type of plant is Ptychostomum pseudotriquetrum?

A liverwort

Where is Ptychostomum pseudotriquetrum found?

It is found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world

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

Johann Hedwig (1730-1799): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hedw.' in the authors string.
Niklas Pedersen (b.1967): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.Pedersen' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35217725: Based on data supplied by Bryonames