Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Family:
Species:
pringlei
ID:
1195426

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Cardot) W.R. Buck

Source:
tro

Year:
1984

Citation Micro:
Brittonia 36: 87 1984

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001194764



Common Names

  • Platygyriella pringlei
  • Pringle's Platygyriella Moss
  • Pringle's Moss


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Description

Platygyriella pringlei (also called ‘Pringle’s Flat-Leaved Moss’, among many other common names) is a species of moss that is native to North America. It has a bright green color and grows in flat, fan-like mats that are densely packed together. It grows in humid, moist environments such as rainforests and wetter parts of woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Platygyriella pringlei is a species of moss that is commonly used as a decorative element in gardens and flower beds. It is also used as a soil stabilizer and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Platygyriella pringlei has small, yellow flowers with five petals and a single pistil. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Platygyriella pringlei is a small, tufted moss that is found in moist, shady areas. It is easy to cultivate and propagate, and can be grown in a variety of soils. It prefers a moist, acidic soil and should be kept in partial shade. It can be propagated by division, or by sowing spores on a moist, acidic soil. It is also possible to propagate it from cuttings.

Where to Find Platygyriella pringlei

Platygyriella pringlei is found in the Mediterranean region.

Platygyriella pringlei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Platygyriella pringlei?

Platygyriella pringlei

What type of plant is Platygyriella pringlei?

Moss

Where is Platygyriella pringlei found?

North and South America

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

William Russel Buck (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.R.Buck' in the authors string.
Jules Cardot (1860-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cardot' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35182768: Based on data supplied by Bryonames