Kingdom:
Phylum:
Bryanae
Order:
Bryales
Family:
Species:
altisetum
ID:
1214471

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Müll. Hal.) J.R. Spence & H.P. Ramsay

Source:
tro

Year:
2005

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 87: 63 2005

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001213809

Common Names

  • Ptychostomum altisetum
  • Altisetum Ptychostomum
  • Altisetum Moss

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Description

Ptychostomum altisetum (also called Altisetum Ptychostomum, among many other common names) is a species of moss found in the Northern Hemisphere. It has a yellow-green color, and its leaves are ovate-lanceolate in shape. It is native to North America, Europe, and Asia, and is found in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Ptychostomum altisetum is used as a groundcover in landscaping and as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ptychostomum altisetum has small, yellow-green flowers, and its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings have two, narrow, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ptychostomum altisetum can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. It is best to water regularly and fertilize lightly. It is a slow-growing plant and can take up to three years to reach maturity.

Where to Find Ptychostomum altisetum

Ptychostomum altisetum can be found in the Northern Hemisphere, including Europe, Asia, and North America.

Ptychostomum altisetum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ptychostomum altisetum?

Ptychostomum altisetum

What type of plant is Ptychostomum altisetum?

Moss

Where is Ptychostomum altisetum found?

North America, Europe, and Asia

Species in the Ptychostomum genus

Ptychostomum cernuum, Ptychostomum archangelicum, Ptychostomum arcticum, Ptychostomum bimum, Ptychostomum calophyllum, Ptychostomum cryophilum, Ptychostomum cyclophyllum, Ptychostomum intermedium, Ptychostomum knowltonii, Ptychostomum longisetum, Ptychostomum marratii, Ptychostomum meesioides, Ptychostomum neodamense, Ptychostomum pallens, Ptychostomum pallescens, Ptychostomum purpurascens, Ptychostomum reedii, Ptychostomum rutilans, Ptychostomum salinum, Ptychostomum schleicheri, Ptychostomum turbinatum, Ptychostomum warneum, Ptychostomum weigelii, Ptychostomum wrightii, Ptychostomum creberrimum, Ptychostomum altisetum, Ptychostomum cylindrothecium, Ptychostomum axel-blyttii, Ptychostomum funkii, Ptychostomum bryoides, Ptychostomum nitidulum, Ptychostomum teres, Ptychostomum orthothecium, Ptychostomum compactum, Ptychostomum austriacum, Ptychostomum chorizodontum, Ptychostomum dicarpum, Ptychostomum donatii, Ptychostomum eatonii, Ptychostomum gayanum, Ptychostomum hawaiicum, Ptychostomum inclinatum, Ptychostomum kerguelense, Ptychostomum lamprochaete, Ptychostomum lonchocaulon, Ptychostomum minii, Ptychostomum mucronatum, Ptychostomum nivale, Ptychostomum pacificum, Ptychostomum pauperculum,

Species in the Bryaceae family

Acidodontium exaltatum, Acidodontium heteroneuron, Acidodontium lonchotrachylon, Acidodontium longifolium, Acidodontium megalocarpum, Acidodontium pallidum, Acidodontium ramicola, Acidodontium rhamphostegium, Acidodontium seminerve, Acidodontium sprucei, Acidodontium subrotundum, Acidodontium trachyticola, Acidodontium integrifolium, Acidodontium lanceolatifolium, Anomobryum angustirete, Anomobryum brachymenioides, Anomobryum brachymeniopsis, Anomobryum bulbiferum, Anomobryum clavicaule, Anomobryum compressulum, Anomobryum conicum, Anomobryum cygnicollum, Anomobryum filinerve, Anomobryum humillimum, Anomobryum julaceum, Anomobryum laceratum, Anomobryum lusitanicum, Anomobryum nitidum, Anomobryum obtusatissimum, Anomobryum orbiculatum, Anomobryum pellucidum, Anomobryum perimbricatum, Anomobryum polymorphum, Anomobryum prostratum, Anomobryum pycnobaseum, Anomobryum robustum, Anomobryum schmidii, Anomobryum semiovatum, Anomobryum semireticulatum, Anomobryum soquense, Anomobryum subnitidum, Anomobryum werthii, Anomobryum yasudae, Anomobryum parvifolium, Anomobryum worthleyi, Anomobryum albo-imbricatum, Anomobryum hyalinum, Anomobryum ochianum, Anomobryum ochii, Anomobryum sharpii,

References

Karl Müller (1818-1899): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Müll.Hal.' in the authors string.
Helen Patricia Ramsay (b.1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.P.Ramsay' in the authors string.
John R. Spence (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.R.Spence' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35216755: Based on data supplied by Bryonames