Kingdom:
Phylum:
Bryanae
Order:
Bryales
Family:
Species:
austriacum
ID:
1535785

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Köckinger, Holyoak & Suanjak) D. Bell & Holyoak

Source:
rhakhis

Year:
2020

Citation Micro:
Journal of Bryology. 42(1): 6. 2020

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000018860

Common Names

  • Ptychostomum austriacum
  • Austrian Ptychostomum Moss
  • Austrian Blunt-leaved Ptychostomum Moss

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Description

Ptychostomum austriacum (also called 'Austrian Fork-moss', among many other common names) is a species of moss in the family Ptychostomataceae. It is a small, yellow-green moss with a narrow, pointed leaf tip. It is native to the Northern Hemisphere, and is found in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Ptychostomum austriacum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases and to reduce inflammation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ptychostomum austriacum has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings are small and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ptychostomum austriacum can be propagated by spores or division. It prefers moist, shady conditions and can be cultivated in a pot or in the ground. It is best to use a soil mix that is well-draining and high in organic matter. Water regularly and fertilize lightly.

Where to Find Ptychostomum austriacum

Ptychostomum austriacum is native to the Mediterranean region, from Spain to the Middle East.

Ptychostomum austriacum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ptychostomum austriacum?

Ptychostomum austriacum

What is the family of Ptychostomum austriacum?

Pottiaceae

What is the habitat of Ptychostomum austriacum?

It is found in moist habitats, such as wet meadows, marshes, and bogs.

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

The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 100498764: Based on data supplied by Bryonames