Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Genus:
Species:
scoticus
ID:
1147318

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.C. Towns.

Source:
tro

Year:
1982

Citation Micro:
J. Bryol. 12: 4. f. 1–2. pl. 1 1982

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001146656

Common Names

  • Pictus scoticus
  • Scoticus Pictus Moss
  • Scottish Pictus Moss

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Description

Pictus scoticus (also called Scottish pictus, among many other common names) is a species of moss in the family Orthotrichaceae. It is native to Europe, from Scotland south to Spain and east to the Caucasus. It is found in a variety of habitats, from dry, rocky slopes to moist forests.

Uses & Benefits

Pictus scoticus has been used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and digestive issues. It is also used as an anti-inflammatory and to reduce swelling. Additionally, it has been used as an herbal tea to help with relaxation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pictus scoticus has small, white flowers that are about 0.5 cm in diameter. The seeds are small, black and have a smooth surface. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pictus scoticus is a species of moss that can be propagated by division or by spore. It prefers moist, shady areas and is tolerant of a wide range of soils. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade and will tolerate some drought. It is best grown in an acidic soil with a pH of 4.5-6.0.

Where to Find Pictus scoticus

Pictus scoticus can be found in the western United States.

Species in the Pictus genus

Species in the Amblystegiaceae family

Tomentypnum nitens, Tomentypnum falcifolium, Tomentypnum involutum, Tomentypnum vittii, Amblystegium arvernense, Amblystegium glaziovii, Amblystegium serpens, Amblystegium sparsile, Amblystegium speirophyllum, Amblystegium subulatum, Amblystegium tenuifolium, Amblystegium chalaropelma, Amblystegium patenti-flexuosum, Amblystegium stricto-serpens, Amblystegium camisassae, Amblystegium calcareum, Amblystegium pseudosubtile, Anacamptodon africanus, Anacamptodon amblystegioides, Anacamptodon cubensis, Anacamptodon fortunei, Anacamptodon latidens, Anacamptodon splachnoides, Anacamptodon validinervis, Anacamptodon wattsii, Anacamptodon compactus, Anacamptodon marginatus, Anacamptodon minimus, Anacamptodon kamchaticus, Anacamptodon touwii, Bryostreimannia turgida, Campylium squarrosulum, Campylium amblystegioides, Campylium annamense, Campylium chrysophyllum, Campylium glaucocarpoides, Campylium insubricum, Campylium stellatum, Campylium zemliae, Campylium gollanii, Campylium longicuspis, Campylium laxifolium, Campylium protensum, Campylium bambergeri, Campylium hylocomioides, Conardia compacta, Cratoneuron filicinum, Cratoneuron curvicaule, Cratoneuropsis relaxa, Cratoneuropsis chilensis,

References

Clifford Charles Townsend (1926-2018): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.C.Towns.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35100176: Based on data supplied by Bryonames