Kingdom:
Phylum:
Dicranidae
Order:
Grimmiales
Species:
lindmanii
ID:
1172444

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Broth.) Paris

Source:
tro

Year:
1905

Citation Micro:
Index Bryol. (ed. 2) 4: 131 1905

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001171782



Common Names

  • Lindman's Moss
  • Ptychomitrium Moss
  • Lindman's Ptychomitrium Moss


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Description

Ptychomitrium lindmanii (also called Lindman's 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 lindmanii 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 lindmanii is a small, yellow-green, unisexual spikelet. The seed is a small, yellow-brown, ovoid-shaped spore. The seedlings are small, yellow-green, and have a single, upright leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ptychomitrium lindmanii 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 lindmanii

Ptychomitrium lindmanii 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

Jean Édouard Gabriel Narcisse Paris (1827-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Paris' in the authors string.
Viktor Ferdinand Brotherus (1849-1929): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Broth.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35144133: Based on data supplied by Bryonames