Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Species:
dentata
ID:
1152677

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Mitt.) Besch.

Source:
tro

Year:
1899

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. (Morot) 13: 38 1899

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001152015

Common Names

  • Pilotrichopsis dentata
  • Dentata Moss
  • Dentata Pilotrichopsis

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Description

Pilotrichopsis dentata (also called toothed moss, among many other common names) is a species of moss in the family Pilotrichaceae. It is a small, yellow-green moss with a creeping, branched stem. The leaves are spirally arranged and are ovate in shape with toothed margins. It is native to North America, Europe, and Asia, and is found in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Pilotrichopsis dentata has been used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and stomach aches. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pilotrichopsis dentata is small and white, with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is small and black, with a hard outer shell. The seedlings are small and green, with thin, delicate leaves.

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Where to Find Pilotrichopsis dentata

Pilotrichopsis dentata is native to the Caribbean and South America.

Species in the Cryphaeaceae family

Cryphaea acuminata, Cryphaea apiculata, Cryphaea attenuata, Cryphaea brevipila, Cryphaea chlorophyllosa, Cryphaea consimilis, Cryphaea filiformis, Cryphaea furcinervis, Cryphaea glomerata, Cryphaea heteromalla, Cryphaea hygrophila, Cryphaea jamesonii, Cryphaea lorentziana, Cryphaea nervosa, Cryphaea obovatocarpa, Cryphaea orizabae, Cryphaea ovalifolia, Cryphaea parvula, Cryphaea patens, Cryphaea pilifera, Cryphaea protensa, Cryphaea raddiana, Cryphaea ragazzii, Cryphaea ramosa, Cryphaea rhacomitrioides, Cryphaea rutenbergii, Cryphaea tenella, Cryphaea clandestina, Cryphaea amurensis, Cryphaea songpanensis, Cryphaea lanceolata, Cryphaea omeiensis, Cryphaeophilum molle, Cyptodon dilatatus, Cyptodon fasciculatus, Cyptodon gracilis, Cyptodon muelleri, Cyptodontopsis leveillei, Dendrocryphaea latifolia, Dendrocryphaea cuspidata, Dendrocryphaea gorveana, Dendrocryphaea lechleri, Dendrocryphaea tasmanica, Dendrocryphaea crassinervis, Dendrocryphaea lamyana, Dendropogonella rufescens, Monocryphaea ravenelii, Pilotrichopsis dentata, Pilotrichopsis ferruginea, Pilotrichopsis robusta,

References

William Mitten (1819-1906): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mitt.' in the authors string.
Émile Bescherelle (1828-1903): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Besch.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35109440: Based on data supplied by Bryonames