Kingdom:
Phylum:
Dicranidae
Order:
Grimmiales
Species:
crassinervium
ID:
1172409

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Müll. Hal.) Schimp. ex Paris

Source:
tro

Year:
1900

Citation Micro:
Index Bryol. Suppl. 289 1900

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001171747



Common Names

  • Crassinervium Moss
  • Ptychomitrium Moss
  • Crassinervium Ptychomitrium Moss


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Description

Ptychomitrium crassinervium (also called Crassinervium, among many other common names) is a species of moss native to the Americas and Europe. It is a small, yellow-green moss with a short, erect stem and a single, erect leaf. It typically grows in moist, shady areas such as forests, meadows, and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Ptychomitrium crassinervium is used as a soil stabilizer, erosion control, and for revegetation of disturbed sites. It is also used in horticulture as a ground cover and for landscaping.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

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

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Where to Find Ptychomitrium crassinervium

Ptychomitrium crassinervium can be found in North America and Europe.

Ptychomitrium crassinervium FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ptychomitrium crassinervium?

Ptychomitrium crassinervium

What type of plant is Ptychomitrium crassinervium?

Moss

Where is Ptychomitrium crassinervium found?

In temperate regions

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

Wilhelm Philippe Schimper (1808-1880): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schimp.' in the authors string.
Karl Müller (1818-1899): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Müll.Hal.' in the authors string.
Jean Édouard Gabriel Narcisse Paris (1827-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Paris' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35144092: Based on data supplied by Bryonames