Status:
valid
Authors:
Broth. & Watts
Source:
tro
Year:
1918
Citation Micro:
Proc. Linn. Soc. New South Wales 43: 558 1918
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001171361
Common Names
- Australian Feathermoss
- Pterobryidium Moss
- Australian Moss
Description
Pterobryidium australe (also called Pterobryidium, among many other common names) is a moss species found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world. It is a small, mat-forming moss with short, spreading stems and small, ovate leaves. It is typically found in moist, shady areas such as forests, woodlands, and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Pterobryidium australe has been used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, diarrhea, and skin diseases. It can also be used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Pterobryidium australe is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pterobryidium australe can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial to full shade. It can be grown in containers or in the garden.
Where to Find Pterobryidium australe
Pterobryidium australe can be found in Australia.
Species in the Pterobryidium genus
Species in the Pterobryaceae family
Calyptothecium acostatum,
Calyptothecium prainii,
Calyptothecium acutum,
Calyptothecium bescherellei,
Calyptothecium burmense,
Calyptothecium duplicatum,
Calyptothecium extensum,
Calyptothecium hookeri,
Calyptothecium nitidum,
Calyptothecium oxyphyllum,
Calyptothecium pinnatum,
Calyptothecium ramosii,
Calyptothecium recurvulum,
Calyptothecium subacutum,
Calyptothecium subhumile,
Calyptothecium symphysodontoides,
Calyptothecium urvilleanum,
Calyptothecium wightii,
Calyptothecium auriculatum,
Calyptothecium integrifolium,
Calyptothecium compressum,
Calyptothecium pterobryoides,
Calyptothecium squarrosulum,
Calyptothecium phyllogonioides,
Calyptothecium philippinense,
Henicodium geniculatum,
Hildebrandtiella cuspidans,
Hildebrandtiella endotrichelloides,
Hildebrandtiella longiseta,
Hildebrandtiella phleoides,
Jaegerina formosa,
Jaegerina guatemalensis,
Jaegerina luzonensis,
Jaegerina plicata,
Jaegerina robillardii,
Jaegerina scariosa,
Jaegerina solitaria,
Jaegerina stolonifera,
Jaegerina retrosquarrosa,
Micralsopsis complanata,
Muellerobryum whiteleggei,
Neolindbergia deningeri,
Neolindbergia rigida,
Neolindbergia robusta,
Neolindbergia rugosa,
Neolindbergia vitiensis,
Neolindbergia cladomnioides,
Neolindbergia veloirae,
Orthorrhynchidium planifrons,
Orthostichopsis fornicata,