Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Species:
flagelliferum
ID:
1172048

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mitt.

Source:
tro

Year:
1886

Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 22: 352. 16 f. 1–3 1886

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001171386



Common Names

  • Pterobryon flagelliferum
  • Whip Moss
  • Whip-leaved Moss


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Description

Pterobryon flagelliferum (also called flagellate 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 flagelliferum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antifungal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pterobryon flagelliferum is white, with a yellow center, and has six petals. The seed is small, round, and black. The seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Where to Find Pterobryon flagelliferum

Pterobryon flagelliferum 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

William Mitten (1819-1906): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mitt.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35143564: Based on data supplied by Bryonames