Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Species:
kuehliana
ID:
1152899

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Bosch & Sande Lac.) M. Fleisch.

Source:
tro

Year:
1906

Citation Micro:
Hedwigia 45: 80 1906

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001152237



Common Names

  • Pinnatella kuehliana
  • Kuehl's Pinnatella
  • Kuehl's Moss


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Uses & Benefits

Pinnatella kuehliana 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 kuehliana has small, white flowers and small, black, shiny seeds. The seedlings are small and delicate, with long, thin stems and small, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pinnatella kuehliana 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 kuehliana

Pinnatella kuehliana is native to the tropical and subtropical regions of South America.

Species in the Neckeraceae family

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References

Roelof Benjamin van den Bosch (1810-1862): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bosch' in the authors string.
Cornelius Marinus van der Sande Lacoste (1815-1887): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sande Lac.' in the authors string.
Max Fleischer (1861-1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.Fleisch.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35109741: Based on data supplied by Bryonames