Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Species:
ruthenica
ID:
1160849

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Weinm.) Kindb. ex E. Britton

Source:
tro

Year:
1906

Citation Micro:
Bryologist 9: 39 1906

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001160187



Common Names

  • Pleuroziopsis ruthenica
  • Ruthenica Pleuroziopsis
  • Ruthenian Pleuroziopsis


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Uses & Benefits

Pleuroziopsis ruthenica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in landscaping. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pleuroziopsis ruthenica has small, white flowers that are star-shaped and have five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed with a smooth surface. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, long stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pleuroziopsis ruthenica is a species of moss found in temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere. It is a small, delicate moss with a thin, thread-like stem and small, round leaves. It prefers moist, shady areas and can be propagated by division or spore propagation. It is best grown in a moist, well-drained soil in partial shade.

Where to Find Pleuroziopsis ruthenica

Pleuroziopsis ruthenica is native to Europe.

Species in the Pleuroziopsis genus

References

Johann Anton Weinmann (1782-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Weinm.' in the authors string.
Nils Conrad Kindberg (1832-1910): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kindb.' in the authors string.
Elizabeth Gertrude Britton (1858-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.Britton' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35124805: Based on data supplied by Bryonames