Status:
valid
Authors:
Broth.
Source:
tro
Year:
1929
Citation Micro:
Symb. Sin. 4: 80. pl. 3: f. 5–8 1929
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001171229
Common Names
- Tenuicuspis Moss
- Slender-toothed Moss
- Thin-toothed Moss
Description
Pseudopterobryum tenuicuspis (also called Pterobryum tenuicuspis, among many other common names) is a species of moss found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world. It is a small plant, typically growing to a height of 0.5 cm, and has a yellowish-green color. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, and is found in moist, shady habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Pseudopterobryum tenuicuspis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in rock gardens and as a ground cover.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pseudopterobryum tenuicuspis has small, yellow-green flowers with 6 petals and 6 stamens. The seeds are small and brown. The seedlings are slender and have a single leaf.
Where to Find Pseudopterobryum tenuicuspis
Pseudopterobryum tenuicuspis can be found in the mountains of western North America, from British Columbia to California.
Pseudopterobryum tenuicuspis FAQ
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Pseudopterobryum tenuicuspis
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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,