Kingdom:
Phylum:
Dicranidae
Order:
Grimmiales
Species:
polyphyllum
ID:
1172466

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Dicks.) Bruch & Schimp.

Source:
tro

Year:
1837

Citation Micro:
Bryol. Eur. 3: 82. 229 (fasc. 2–3 Mon. 4. 2) 1837

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001171804



Common Names

  • Ptychomitrium polyphyllum
  • Polyphyllum Moss
  • Polyphylloides Moss


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Uses & Benefits

Ptychomitrium polyphyllum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover in rock gardens. It is also used to stabilize soils and reduce erosion.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ptychomitrium polyphyllum is small, yellow-green in color, and has a short stem. The seed is a small, yellow-brown spore. The seedlings are small and yellow-green in color.

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Where to Find Ptychomitrium polyphyllum

Ptychomitrium polyphyllum can be found in moist, shady areas in temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere, including North America, Europe, and Asia.

Ptychomitrium polyphyllum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ptychomitrium polyphyllum?

Ptychomitrium polyphyllum

What are the common names of Ptychomitrium polyphyllum?

Many-leaved Ptychomitrium Moss

What is the geographic distribution of Ptychomitrium polyphyllum?

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

Olof Swartz (1760-1817): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sw.' in the authors string.
Wilhelm Philippe Schimper (1808-1880): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schimp.' in the authors string.
Philipp Bruch (1781-1847): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bruch' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35144163: Based on data supplied by Bryonames