Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Ptychomniales
Species:
falcatulum
ID:
1172494

Status:
valid

Authors:
Broth.

Source:
tro

Year:
1924

Citation Micro:
Nat. Hist. Juan Fernandez 2: 429. pl. 26: f. 33–35 1924

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001171832



Common Names

  • Ptychomnion falcatulum
  • Falcate Ptychomnion
  • Sickle-shaped Ptychomnion
  • Sickle-shaped Moss


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Uses & Benefits

Ptychomnion falcatulum has been used for its medicinal properties, as well as for its ornamental value. It can also be used to make baskets and other items.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ptychomnion falcatulum is small and white. The seed is a small, dark brown spore. The seedlings are small and delicate, with a light green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cultivation and propagation of Ptychomnion falcatulum: This species is propagated by division of the rhizomes. It is best grown in moist, acidic soils in partial shade.

Where to Find Ptychomnion falcatulum

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

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

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: 35144207: Based on data supplied by Bryonames