Ptilidium californicum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Ptilidiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
californicum
ID:
1197366
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Austin) Underw. & O.F. Cook
Source:
tro
Year:
1890
Citation Micro:
Geol. Nat. Hist. Surv. Canada 7 1890
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001196704
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Ptilidium californicum (also called California Ptilidium, among many other common names) is a small moss species that is found in the western United States. It is a tufted moss with a light green color and its leaves are arranged in two rows. It is found in dry, rocky habitats and is typically found on limestone rocks.
Uses & Benefits
Ptilidium californicum has no known non-medical uses or benefits.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Ptilidium californicum has small, yellow-green flowers that are borne on short stalks. Its seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
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Ptilidium californicum is a small, cushion-forming liverwort that grows in moist, shady areas. It is propagated by spores or by division of the thalli. The spores should be sown on a moist, sterile medium and kept in a warm, humid environment until germination occurs. The thalli can be divided into small pieces and planted in a moist, sterile medium. The plants should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they have established.
Where to Find Ptilidium californicum
Ptilidium californicum can be found in North America.
Species in the Ptilidium genus
Species in the Ptilidiaceae family
References
Lucien Marcus Underwood (1853-1907): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Underw.' in the authors string.
Coe Finch Austin (1831-1880): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Austin' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35185905: Based on data supplied by Bryonames