Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Species:
densum
ID:
1172038

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hornsch.

Source:
tro

Year:
1840

Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. 1(2): 51 1840

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001171376



Common Names

  • Pterobryon densum
  • Dense Moss
  • Dense-leaved Moss


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Description

Pterobryon densum (also called dense moss, among many other common names) is a species of moss found in North America. It is a small, yellow-green moss with a short stem and a single branch. Its leaves are oblong and have a pointed tip. It is found in wet, shady areas in forests and on cliffs. It is native to the eastern United States.

Uses & Benefits

Pterobryon densum 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 Pterobryon densum is yellow, with a dark center, and has five petals. The seed is small, round, and brown. The seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Where to Find Pterobryon densum

Pterobryon densum can be found in Australia.

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,

References

Christian Friedrich Hornschuch (1793-1850): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hornsch.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35143552: Based on data supplied by Bryonames