Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Ptychomniales
Species:
ptychocarpon
ID:
1213846

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Schwägr.) W.R. Buck, C.J. Cox, A.J. Shaw & Goffinet

Source:
tro

Year:
2005

Citation Micro:
Syst. Biodivers. 2: 140 2005

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001213184



Common Names

  • Ptychomniella ptychocarpon
  • Ptychocarpon Ptychomniella
  • Ptychocarpon Leafy Liverwort


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Description

Ptychomniella ptychocarpon (also called 'Ptychocarpon Ptychomniella', among many other common names) is a small, perennial plant with a rosette of basal leaves and a single stem. It is native to Europe, Asia, and North Africa, and is found in grasslands, meadows, and other open habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Ptychomniella ptychocarpon is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover in shady areas.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ptychomniella ptychocarpon has small, yellow-green flowers, and its seeds are small, black and glossy. Its seedlings are small, green and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ptychomniella ptychocarpon is a small, perennial, moss-like liverwort that grows in moist, shady habitats. It can be propagated by division of the thalli or by spore sowing. The spores should be sown on a moist, sterile, moss-free medium and kept in a cool, shaded area. The plants should be kept moist and fertilized regularly.

Where to Find Ptychomniella ptychocarpon

Ptychomniella ptychocarpon can be found in moist, shady forests in North America, Europe, and Asia.

Ptychomniella ptychocarpon FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ptychomniella ptychocarpon?

Ptychomniella ptychocarpon

What is the common name of Ptychomniella ptychocarpon?

Ptychocarpon

What type of plant is Ptychomniella ptychocarpon?

Moss

Species in the Ptychomniella genus

Species in the Ptychomniaceae family

Cladomnion ericoides, Cladomniopsis crenato-obtusa, Dichelodontium nitidum, Endotrichellopsis laevifolia, Euptychium piliferum, Euptychium cuspidatum, Euptychium dumosum, Euptychium mucronatum, Euptychium pungens, Euptychium robustum, Euptychium vitiense, Garovaglia binsteadii, Garovaglia brassii, Garovaglia crispata, Garovaglia eberhardtii, Garovaglia robbinsii, Garovaglia zantenii, Garovaglia angustifolia, Garovaglia aristata, Garovaglia baeuerlenii, Garovaglia compressa, Garovaglia crispa, Garovaglia elegans, Garovaglia luzonensis, Garovaglia plicata, Garovaglia plumosa, Garovaglia powellii, Garovaglia setigera, Garovaglia subelegans, Garovaglia tortifolia, Garovaglia mujuensis, Glyphothecium sciuroides, Hampeella alaris, Hampeella pallens, Hampeella concavifolia, Ombronesus chilensis, Ptychomniella ptychocarpon, Ptychomnion aciculare, Ptychomnion cygnisetum, Ptychomnion densifolium, Ptychomnion falcatulum, Tetraphidopsis pusilla, Glyphotheciopsis gracilis,

References

Christian Friedrich Schwaegrichen (1775-1853): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schwägr.' in the authors string.
William Russel Buck (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.R.Buck' in the authors string.
Arthur Jonathan Shaw (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.J.Shaw' in the authors string.
Bernard Goffinet (b.1966): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Goffinet' in the authors string.
Cymon John Cox (b.1966): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.J.Cox' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35215923: Based on data supplied by Bryonames