Kingdom:
Phylum:
Dicranidae
Order:
Grimmiales
Species:
acutifolium
ID:
1172393

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hook. f. & Wilson

Source:
tro

Year:
1859

Citation Micro:
Fl. Tasman. 2: 180. 173 f. 2 1859

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001171731



Common Names

  • Ptychomitrium Longisetum
  • Ptychomitrium Mairei
  • Ptychomitrium Marginatum


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Uses & Benefits

Ptychomitrium acutifolium has been used for its medicinal properties, as well as for its ornamental value. It can also be used to make baskets and other items.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ptychomitrium acutifolium is yellow and bell-shaped. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ptychomitrium acutifolium can be propagated by spores or by division of the plant. Cultivation requires moist, well-drained soils and partial to full shade. It is best grown in acidic soils.

Where to Find Ptychomitrium acutifolium

Ptychomitrium acutifolium can be found in North America, Europe, and Asia.

Species in the Ptychomitriaceae family

Coscinodontella bryanii, Aligrimmia peruviana, Campylostelium saxicola, Campylostelium strictum, Campylostelium pitardii, Campylostelium brachycarpum, Campylostelium laegerae, Indusiella thianschanica, Indusiella stellata, Jaffueliobryum arsenei, Jaffueliobryum latifolium, Jaffueliobryum raui, Jaffueliobryum wrightii, Jaffueliobryum williamsii, Ptychomitriopsis africana, Ptychomitriopsis aloinoides, Ptychomitrium diexaratum, Ptychomitrium acutifolium, Ptychomitrium altaicum, Ptychomitrium australe, Ptychomitrium barrii, Ptychomitrium cockerellae, Ptychomitrium crassinervium, Ptychomitrium crispatum, Ptychomitrium cucullatifolium, Ptychomitrium deltorii, Ptychomitrium dentatum, Ptychomitrium drummondii, Ptychomitrium fauriei, Ptychomitrium fernandesianum, Ptychomitrium fluviatile, Ptychomitrium formosicum, Ptychomitrium gardneri, Ptychomitrium helenicum, Ptychomitrium hieronymi, Ptychomitrium incurvum, Ptychomitrium indicum, Ptychomitrium isoskelos, Ptychomitrium lepidomitrium, Ptychomitrium ligulatum, Ptychomitrium lindmanii, Ptychomitrium linearifolium, Ptychomitrium mittenii, Ptychomitrium nigrescens, Ptychomitrium polyphyllum, Ptychomitrium sellowianum, Ptychomitrium serratum, Ptychomitrium sinense, Ptychomitrium subcrispatum, Ptychomitrium subcylindricum,

References

William Jackson Hooker (1785-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.' in the authors string.
William Wilson (1799-1871): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wilson' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35144072: Based on data supplied by Bryonames