Kingdom:
Phylum:
Funariidae
Order:
Funariales
Species:
patens
ID:
1152371

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hedw.) Mitt.

Source:
tro

Year:
1851

Citation Micro:
Ann. Mag. Nat. Hist., ser. 2 8: 363 1851

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001151709

Common Names

  • Physcomitrium patens
  • Patent Moss
  • Bog Moss

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Uses & Benefits

Physcomitrium patens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for the creation of crafts and decorations. It is also used medicinally to treat various ailments, including fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Physcomitrium patens is small and white, with six tepals. The seed is a small, round, yellow-brown capsule. The seedlings are small and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Physcomitrium patens is a species of moss native to North America, Europe, and Asia. It is a small, tufted plant that grows in moist, shady areas. It can be propagated by division of the tufts or by spore sowing. The ideal temperature for growth is between 10-20°C and the ideal pH is between 5.5-7.0.

Where to Find Physcomitrium patens

Physcomitrium patens can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Australia, and the Pacific Islands.

Species in the Physcomitrium genus

Physcomitrium arenicola, Physcomitrium argentinicum, Physcomitrium aubertii, Physcomitrium brevisetum, Physcomitrium brisbanicum, Physcomitrium capillipes, Physcomitrium chlorodictyon, Physcomitrium coarctatum, Physcomitrium collenchymatum, Physcomitrium coorgense, Physcomitrium courtoisii, Physcomitrium cupuliferum, Physcomitrium delicatulum, Physcomitrium dilatatum, Physcomitrium eurystomum, Physcomitrium falcifolium, Physcomitrium felipponei, Physcomitrium flaccidum, Physcomitrium flexifolium, Physcomitrium germanillae, Physcomitrium hampei, Physcomitrium hemisphaericum, Physcomitrium herteri, Physcomitrium hookeri, Physcomitrium immersum, Physcomitrium insigne, Physcomitrium integrifolium, Physcomitrium japonicum, Physcomitrium lorentzii, Physcomitrium luteolum, Physcomitrium minutulum, Physcomitrium niloticum, Physcomitrium nodulifolium, Physcomitrium orbignyanum, Physcomitrium paraguense, Physcomitrium patens, Physcomitrium pusillum, Physcomitrium pyriforme, Physcomitrium repandum, Physcomitrium roseae, Physcomitrium sahapurense, Physcomitrium serratum, Physcomitrium serrifolium, Physcomitrium sinensi-sphaericum, Physcomitrium spathulatum, Physcomitrium sphaericum, Physcomitrium subminutulum, Physcomitrium subspathulatum, Physcomitrium subsphaericum, Physcomitrium sumatranum,

Species in the Funariaceae family

Brachymeniopsis gymnostoma, Bryobeckettia bartlettii, Clavitheca poeltii, Cygnicollum immersum, Entosthodon kroonkurk, Entosthodon abramovae, Entosthodon dagestanicus, Entosthodon stenophyllus, Entosthodon andicola, Entosthodon angustifolius, Entosthodon apophysatus, Entosthodon attenuatus, Entosthodon balansae, Entosthodon beccarii, Entosthodon bergianus, Entosthodon bolanderi, Entosthodon bonplandii, Entosthodon borbonicus, Entosthodon buseanus, Entosthodon californicus, Entosthodon cartilagineus, Entosthodon chiloensis, Entosthodon clavatus, Entosthodon commutatus, Entosthodon curviapiculatus, Entosthodon curvipes, Entosthodon deserticola, Entosthodon diversinervis, Entosthodon dixonii, Entosthodon dozyanus, Entosthodon drummondii, Entosthodon duriaei, Entosthodon fascicularis, Entosthodon handelii, Entosthodon hildebrandtii, Entosthodon hungaricus, Entosthodon hybridus, Entosthodon italicus, Entosthodon jamesonii, Entosthodon kochii, Entosthodon laxus, Entosthodon lepervanchei, Entosthodon limbatus, Entosthodon lindigii, Entosthodon marginatulus, Entosthodon mathewsii, Entosthodon mouretii, Entosthodon obtusifolius, Entosthodon obtusus, Entosthodon perrottetii,

References

Johann Hedwig (1730-1799): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hedw.' in the authors string.
William Mitten (1819-1906): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mitt.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35108996: Based on data supplied by Bryonames