Kingdom:
Phylum:
Dicranidae
Order:
Grimmiales
Species:
sellowianum
ID:
1172474

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Müll. Hal.) 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-0001171812



Common Names

  • Ptychomitrium sellowianum
  • Sellowianum Moss
  • Polyphyllum Moss


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Uses & Benefits

Ptychomitrium sellowianum 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.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Ptychomitrium sellowianum var. angustifolium (Broth.) T. Cao & S.L. Guo
Ptychomitrium sellowianum var. uruguense Thér.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ptychomitrium sellowianum 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 sellowianum

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

Ptychomitrium sellowianum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ptychomitrium sellowianum?

Ptychomitrium sellowianum

What are the common names of Ptychomitrium sellowianum?

Sellow's Ptychomitrium Moss

What is the geographic distribution of Ptychomitrium sellowianum?

South America

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

Karl Müller (1818-1899): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Müll.Hal.' 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: 35144176: Based on data supplied by Bryonames