Kingdom:
Phylum:
Dicranidae
Order:
Grimmiales
Species:
cucullatifolium
ID:
1172411

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Müll. Hal.) A. Jaeger

Source:
tro

Year:
1874

Citation Micro:
Ber. Thätigk. St. Gallischen Naturwiss. Ges. 1872–73: 104 (Gen. Sp. Musc. 1: 382) 1874

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001171749



Common Names

  • Cucullatifolium Moss
  • Ptychomitrium Moss
  • Cucullatifolium Ptychomitrium Moss


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Description

Ptychomitrium cucullatifolium (also called Cucullatifolium, 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 cucullatifolium 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 cucullatifolium 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 cucullatifolium

Ptychomitrium cucullatifolium is native to North America.

Ptychomitrium cucullatifolium FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ptychomitrium cucullatifolium?

Ptychomitrium cucullatifolium

What type of plant is Ptychomitrium cucullatifolium?

Moss

Where is Ptychomitrium cucullatifolium 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

Karl Müller (1818-1899): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Müll.Hal.' in the authors string.
August Jaeger (1842-1877): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Jaeger' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35144095: Based on data supplied by Bryonames