Pterygophyllum sublimbatum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Table of Contents
- Summary
- Common names
- Description
- Uses & Benefits
- Flower, Seeds and seedlings
- Where to find
- FAQ
- References
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hookeriales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sublimbatum
ID:
1172357
Status:
valid
Authors:
Mitt.
Source:
tro
Year:
1885
Citation Micro:
Rep. Challenger, Bot. 1(4): 81 1885
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001171695
Common Names
- Pterygophyllum sublimbatum
- Forked Fern
- Forked Shield Fern
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Pterygophyllum sublimbatum (also called Pterygophyllum sublimbatum, among many other common names) is a moss species that is found in the Northern Hemisphere. It is a small, yellow-green moss with a short stem and a tufted, leafy top. It is native to North America, Europe, and Asia, and typically grows in moist, shady areas, such as woodlands and forests.
Uses & Benefits
Pterygophyllum sublimbatum is used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fever, cough, and sore throat. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Pterygophyllum sublimbatum is a white or pale pink, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown nut-like seed. The seedlings are small and have a single, long, light green leaf.
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Pterygophyllum sublimbatum can be found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests in South America.
Pterygophyllum sublimbatum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pterygophyllum sublimbatum?
Pterygophyllum sublimbatum
What is the common name of Pterygophyllum sublimbatum?
Sublimbate Feathermoss
What type of plant is Pterygophyllum sublimbatum?
Moss
Species in the Hookeriaceae family
Crossomitrium acuminatum, Crossomitrium epiphyllum, Crossomitrium goebelii, Crossomitrium patrisiae, Crossomitrium phragmidiaceum, Crossomitrium saprophilum, Crossomitrium scabrisetum, Crossomitrium tenellum, Crossomitrium wallisii, Crossomitrium rotundifolium, Hookeria acutifolia, Hookeria commutata, Hookeria contracta, Hookeria dussii, Hookeria janeirensis, Hookeria lucens, Hookeria magellanica, Hookeria orbignyana, Hookeria splachnifolia, Hookeria uliginosa, Hookeria viridula, Hookeria perrinii, Pterygophyllum chonoticum, Pterygophyllum fragile, Pterygophyllum sublimbatum,
References
Karl Müller (1818-1899): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Müll.Hal.' 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: 35144011: Based on data supplied by Bryonames