Status:
valid
Authors:
Hedw.
Source:
tro
Year:
1801
Citation Micro:
Sp. Musc. Frond. 81 1801
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001171302
Common Names
- Filiform Feathermoss
- Pterigynandrum Moss
- Filiform Moss
Uses & Benefits
Pterigynandrum filiforme is a popular ornamental plant and is used in gardens and parks. It is also used as a ground cover and for erosion control. It has a pleasant scent and can be used to make essential oils.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Pterigynandrum filiforme is small, white and bell-shaped. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and thin.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cultivation and propagation of Pterigynandrum filiforme requires a well-drained soil in full sun. Propagation is by seed or division in spring. The plant is hardy to USDA zones 5-9.
Where to Find Pterigynandrum filiforme
Psilopilum filiforme can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of South and Central America, including Mexico, Brazil, and Peru.
Species in the Pterigynandrum genus
Species in the Pterigynandraceae family