Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Ptilidiales
Genus:
Species:
pulcherrimum
ID:
1197368

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Weber) Vain.

Source:
tro

Year:
1836

Citation Micro:
Prodr. Fl. Hercyn. 76 1836

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001196706





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Description

Ptilidium pulcherrimum (also called Beautiful Ptilidium, among many other common names) is a small, terrestrial, perennial moss found in Europe, Asia, and North America. It is found in moist soils and on rocks in mountainous regions. It has a delicate, feathery appearance, with small, light green leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Ptilidium pulcherrimum has no known non-medical uses or benefits.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ptilidium pulcherrimum 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Ptilidium pulcherrimum 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 pulcherrimum

Ptilidium pulcherrimum can be found in Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East.

References

Georg Heinrich Weber (1752-1828): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Weber' in the authors string.
Georg Ernst Ludwig Hampe (1795-1880): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hampe' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35185907: Based on data supplied by Bryonames