Kingdom:
Phylum:
Dicranidae
Order:
Grimmiales
Species:
mittenii
ID:
1172453

Status:
valid

Authors:
A. Jaeger

Source:
tro

Year:
1874

Citation Micro:
Ber. Thätigk. St. Gallischen Naturwiss. Ges. 1872–73: 102 1874

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001171791



Common Names

  • Ptychomitrium mittenii
  • Mittenii Moss
  • Moss of Mittenii


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Description

Ptychomitrium mittenii (also called Mittenii, 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 mittenii 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 mittenii 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 mittenii 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 mittenii

Ptychomitrium mittenii can be found in North America, Europe, and Asia.

Ptychomitrium mittenii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ptychomitrium mittenii?

Ptychomitrium mittenii

What are the common names of Ptychomitrium mittenii?

Mitten's Ptychomitrium Moss

What is the geographic distribution of Ptychomitrium mittenii?

North America, Europe, 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

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: 35144146: Based on data supplied by Bryonames