Kingdom:
Phylum:
Dicranidae
Order:
Grimmiales
Species:
helenicum
ID:
1172431

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Mitt.) Paris

Source:
tro

Year:
1898

Citation Micro:
Index Bryol. 1057 1898

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001171769



Common Names

  • Helenicum Moss
  • Ptychomitrium Moss
  • Helenicum Ptychomitrium Moss


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Description

Ptychomitrium helenicum (also called Hellenic Pincushion Moss, among many other common names) is a species of moss in the family Ptychomitriaceae. It is a small, yellow-green moss with a cushion-like growth form. It is native to Europe and is found in moist, shady areas such as woodlands and forests.

Uses & Benefits

Ptychomitrium helenicum 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 helenicum is a small, yellow-green flower with four petals. The seed is a small, dark brown nut-like seed. The seedlings are small and have a single, long, light green leaf.

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Where to Find Ptychomitrium helenicum

Ptychomitrium helenicum is found in the Mediterranean region, including Spain, Italy, and Greece.

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 Mitten (1819-1906): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mitt.' 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: 35144117: Based on data supplied by Bryonames