Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Family:
Species:
urceolatum
ID:
1166439

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hornsch.) Mitt.

Source:
tro

Year:
1869

Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 12: 515 1869

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001165777



Common Names

  • Ectropothecium urceolatum
  • Urceolatum Ectropothecium
  • Urceolatum Ectropothecium Moss


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Description

Ectropothecium urceolatum (also called 'Urceolatum Moss', among many other common names) is a species of moss in the family Pottiaceae. It is found in North America, Europe, Asia, and Africa. It grows in moist habitats, such as on rocks, soil, and tree trunks.

Uses & Benefits

Ectropothecium urceolatum has been used for medicinal purposes such as treating skin diseases, wounds, and ulcers. It has also been used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ectropothecium urceolatum is a small, white, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ectropothecium urceolatum is a species of moss found in Europe and Asia. It is a low-growing plant, with a creeping stem and small, rounded leaves. It prefers moist, shady areas and can be propagated by division or by spore sowing. It can be grown in containers or in the garden, and is best suited for shady, moist areas.

Where to Find Ectropothecium urceolatum

Ectropothecium urceolatum can be found in the tropical regions of South America.

Species in the Ectropothecium genus

Ectropothecium glossophylloides, Ectropothecium laxirete, Ectropothecium aciculare, Ectropothecium adnatum, Ectropothecium aeruginosum, Ectropothecium affine, Ectropothecium afromolluscum, Ectropothecium andrei, Ectropothecium aneitense, Ectropothecium angusto-textum, Ectropothecium anisophyllum, Ectropothecium annamense, Ectropothecium arcuatum, Ectropothecium arfakense, Ectropothecium aubertii, Ectropothecium aureo-crispum, Ectropothecium aureum, Ectropothecium aurifolium, Ectropothecium barbelloides, Ectropothecium bingerianum, Ectropothecium bowiei, Ectropothecium brachycladulum, Ectropothecium brevifalcatum, Ectropothecium buitenzorgii, Ectropothecium burmense, Ectropothecium campaniforme, Ectropothecium campanulatum, Ectropothecium capillisetum, Ectropothecium carolinarum, Ectropothecium chamissonis, Ectropothecium chenagonii, Ectropothecium compressifolium, Ectropothecium condensatum, Ectropothecium cupressoides, Ectropothecium cyathothecioides, Ectropothecium cyathothecium, Ectropothecium cygnicollum, Ectropothecium cyperoides, Ectropothecium dafilae, Ectropothecium dealbatum, Ectropothecium densum, Ectropothecium dentatum, Ectropothecium dentigerum, Ectropothecium diffusum, Ectropothecium diminutum, Ectropothecium diversifolium, Ectropothecium diversirete, Ectropothecium doliare, Ectropothecium dolosum, Ectropothecium drepanocladioides,

Species in the Hypnaceae family

Acritodon nephophilus, Austrohondaella limata, Bryosedgwickia barlassinae, Chryso-hypnum elegantulum, Chryso-hypnum patens, Chryso-hypnum diminutivum, Chryso-hypnum demaretii, Chryso-hypnum cavifolium, Chryso-hypnum frondosum, Chryso-hypnum crosbyi, Chryso-hypnum hylophilum, Chryso-hypnum rostratulum, Chryso-hypnum smithii, Crepidophyllum modestum, Ctenidiadelphus plumularia, Cyathothecium distichaceum, Dacryophyllum falcifolium, Ectropotheciella decrescens, Ectropotheciella distichophylla, Ectropotheciopsis novoguineensis, Ectropothecium glossophylloides, Ectropothecium laxirete, Ectropothecium aciculare, Ectropothecium adnatum, Ectropothecium aeruginosum, Ectropothecium affine, Ectropothecium afromolluscum, Ectropothecium andrei, Ectropothecium aneitense, Ectropothecium angusto-textum, Ectropothecium anisophyllum, Ectropothecium annamense, Ectropothecium arcuatum, Ectropothecium arfakense, Ectropothecium aubertii, Ectropothecium aureo-crispum, Ectropothecium aureum, Ectropothecium aurifolium, Ectropothecium barbelloides, Ectropothecium bingerianum, Ectropothecium bowiei, Ectropothecium brachycladulum, Ectropothecium brevifalcatum, Ectropothecium buitenzorgii, Ectropothecium burmense, Ectropothecium campaniforme, Ectropothecium campanulatum, Ectropothecium capillisetum, Ectropothecium carolinarum, Ectropothecium chamissonis,

References

Christian Friedrich Hornschuch (1793-1850): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hornsch.' 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: 35134194: Based on data supplied by Bryonames