Kingdom:
Phylum:
Dicranidae
Order:
Grimmiales
Species:
indicum
ID:
1172435

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Schrad.) 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-0001171773



Common Names

  • Indicum Moss
  • Ptychomitrium Moss
  • Indicum Ptychomitrium Moss


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Description

Ptychomitrium indicum (also called Indian 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 India and is found in moist, shady areas such as woodlands and forests.

Uses & Benefits

Ptychomitrium indicum has been used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments, such as fever, headaches, and stomach aches. It has also been used to make a type of tea that is believed to have a calming effect.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ptychomitrium indicum 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Ptychomitrium indicum can be propagated by spores or by division of the plant. It prefers moist, shady areas and can be grown in a variety of soils. It is best to keep the soil slightly moist and to fertilize it regularly. Propagation by division is best done in the spring or fall.

Where to Find Ptychomitrium indicum

Ptychomitrium indicum 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

Heinrich Schrader (1767-1836): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schrad.' 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: 35144122: Based on data supplied by Bryonames