Status:
valid
Authors:
(Müll. Hal.) Broth. ex Paris
Source:
tro
Year:
1909
Citation Micro:
Coll. Nom. Broth. 24 1909
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001152231
Common Names
- Pinnatella globiglossa
- Globose-tongued Pinnatella
- Globose-tongued Moss
Description
Pinnatella globiglossa (also called the Globiglossa Pinnatella, among many other common names) is a species of liverwort in the Pinnatella genus. It is a small, yellow-green plant with a thallus that is usually less than 1 cm in length. It is native to Europe, Asia, and North America, and is found in moist, shady habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Pinnatella globiglossa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to stabilize soil on slopes and embankments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pinnatella globiglossa has small, white flowers and small, black, shiny seeds. The seedlings are small and delicate, with long, thin stems and small, pointed leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pinnatella globiglossa is a small, evergreen, mat-forming fern that grows to a height of about 4 inches (10 cm). It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in rocky, sandy soils. It is best grown in full sun to partial shade and prefers a well-drained soil. Propagation is by division or by spores. The plants can be divided in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Pinnatella globiglossa
Pinnatella globiglossa is native to the tropical and subtropical regions of East Asia.
Species in the Pinnatella genus
Pinnatella homaliadelphoides,
Pinnatella alopecuroides,
Pinnatella ambigua,
Pinnatella foreauana,
Pinnatella globiglossa,
Pinnatella gollanii,
Pinnatella kuehliana,
Pinnatella limbata,
Pinnatella makinoi,
Pinnatella minuta,
Pinnatella mixta,
Pinnatella robusta,
Pinnatella taiwanensis,
Pinnatella amblyphylla,
Species in the Neckeraceae family
Forsstroemia goughiana,
Forsstroemia yezoana,
Forsstroemia coronata,
Forsstroemia cryphaeoides,
Forsstroemia indica,
Forsstroemia japonica,
Forsstroemia neckeroides,
Forsstroemia producta,
Forsstroemia trichomitria,
Forsstroemia thomsonii,
Forsstroemia noguchii,
Forsstroemia lasioides,
Forsstroemia denigricans,
Forsstroemia fauriei,
Forsstroemia flexiramea,
Forsstroemia humilis,
Forsstroemia inopinata,
Forsstroemia konoi,
Forsstroemia pusilla,
Forsstroemia setschwanica,
Leptodon acuminatus,
Leptodon longisetus,
Leptodon pluvinii,
Leptodon smithii,
Leptodon fuciformis,
Leptodon corsicus,
Leptodon dillenii,
Leptodon remotifolius,
Taiwanobryum anacamptolepis,
Taiwanobryum crenulatum,
Taiwanobryum mucronatum,
Taiwanobryum guangdongense,
Taiwanobryum speciosum,
Taiwanobryum praetermissum,
Taiwanobryum serrulatifolium,
Taiwanobryum undulatifolium,
Taiwanobryum yunnanense,
Alleniella besseri,
Alleniella brownii,
Alleniella chilensis,
Alleniella complanata,
Alleniella hymenodonta,
Alleniella remota,
Alleniella scabridens,
Alleniella submacrocarpa,
Alleniella urnigera,
Alleniella andina,
Alleniella ehrenbergii,
Alleniella laevigata,
Alleniella obtusifolia,