Status:
valid
Authors:
(Broth.) Afonina, H. Tsubota & Ignatova
Source:
tro
Year:
2007
Citation Micro:
Arctoa 16: 131 2007
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001214478
Common Names
- Pylaisiadelpha Tristoviridis
- Pylaisiadelpha Moss
- Pylaisiadelpha Lichen
Description
Pylaisiadelpha tristoviridis (also called 'Three-veined Pylaisiadelpha', among many other common names) is a species of moss in the family Pylaisiadelphaceae. It is native to the Northern Hemisphere, and is found in North America, Europe, and Asia. It typically grows in wet, shady places, such as in moist forests, and on the banks of streams and rivers.
Uses & Benefits
Pylaisiadelpha tristoviridis is used in traditional Chinese medicine for its anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pylaisiadelpha tristoviridis has small, yellow-green flowers with four petals. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, heart-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pylaisiadelpha tristoviridis can be propagated by division of the plant or by spores. It prefers moist, shady areas and can be grown in a pot or in the ground. It needs to be kept moist and should be fertilized regularly. It is also important to keep the soil pH between 5.5 and 6.5.
Where to Find Pylaisiadelpha tristoviridis
Pylaisiadelpha tristoviridis is found in Europe.
Species in the Pylaisiadelpha genus
Species in the Pylaisiadelphaceae family
Gammiella pterogonioides,
Gammiella koningsbergeri,
Gammiella panchienii,
Hageniella assamica,
Hageniella isopterygioides,
Hageniella sikkimensis,
Hageniella micans,
Isopterygium affusum,
Isopterygium albescens,
Isopterygium ambreanum,
Isopterygium annamense,
Isopterygium antsihanakense,
Isopterygium antunesii,
Isopterygium applanatum,
Isopterygium aquaticum,
Isopterygium argillicola,
Isopterygium argyroleucum,
Isopterygium assamicum,
Isopterygium asymmetricum,
Isopterygium austrodenticulatum,
Isopterygium bancanum,
Isopterygium battakense,
Isopterygium baurii,
Isopterygium borneense,
Isopterygium brevicuspis,
Isopterygium brevisetum,
Isopterygium brownii,
Isopterygium byssaceum,
Isopterygium byssobolax,
Isopterygium candidulum,
Isopterygium chalarophyllum,
Isopterygium chryseolum,
Isopterygium citrinellum,
Isopterygium clerophilum,
Isopterygium combae,
Isopterygium complanatulum,
Isopterygium conangium,
Isopterygium congoanum,
Isopterygium courtoisii,
Isopterygium cratericola,
Isopterygium dewevrei,
Isopterygium elodes,
Isopterygium exiguum,
Isopterygium exile,
Isopterygium fallax,
Isopterygium filamentosum,
Isopterygium fissum,
Isopterygium fruticola,
Isopterygium gabonense,
Isopterygium gibbosulum,
References
Tomonobu Tsubota: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Tsubota' in the authors string.