Kingdom:
Phylum:
Dicranidae
Order:
Dicranales
Species:
praealtum
ID:
1204747

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Mitt.) Ochyra & Bedn.-Ochyra

Source:
tro

Year:
1997

Citation Micro:
Fragm. Florist. Geobot. 42: 569 1997

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001204085

Common Names

  • Platyneuron Praealtum
  • Praealtum Moss
  • Praealtum Platyneuron

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Description

Platyneuron praealtum (also called 'Praealtum Flat-stemmed Moss', among many other common names) is a species of moss found in Asia, Europe, and North America. It is a small, yellow-green moss that grows in tufts and forms cushions on rocks, tree trunks, and soil. It is found in moist, shady habitats, such as forests and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Platyneuron praealtum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for landscaping. It is also used to stabilize soils on slopes and in wetlands.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Platyneuron praealtum is a small yellow cup-shaped flower with six petals. The seed is a small black seed with a hard outer shell. The seedlings are small, round, and green with two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Platyneuron praealtum is a small, evergreen fern native to the Himalayas. It prefers moist, well-drained soil in partial shade. Propagation is by division or by spores. Division is best done in spring or early summer. Spores can be collected in late summer or early autumn and sown on a moist, sterile medium.

Where to Find Platyneuron praealtum

Platyneuron praealtum can be found in the tropical regions of Africa and Asia.

Platyneuron praealtum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Platyneuron praealtum?

Platyneuron praealtum

What is the family of Platyneuron praealtum?

Platyneuraceae

What is the habitat of Platyneuron praealtum?

Tropical and subtropical forests

Species in the Platyneuron genus

Species in the Dicranaceae family

Braunfelsia angustifolia, Braunfelsia dicranoides, Braunfelsia edentula, Braunfelsia enervis, Braunfelsia plicata, Braunfelsia aenea, Braunfelsia muscicola, Brotherobryum dekockii, Brotherobryum macgregorii, Brotherobryum undulatifolium, Brotherobryum sleumeri, Chorisodontium aciphyllum, Chorisodontium mittenii, Chorisodontium nigricans, Chorisodontium setaceum, Chorisodontium speciosum, Chorisodontium dicranellatum, Chorisodontium magellanicum, Chorisodontium spegazzinii, Chorisodontium luridum, Cryptodicranum armittii, Dicnemon calycinum, Dicnemon semicryptum, Dicnemon cuspidatum, Dicnemon pancheri, Dicnemon planifolium, Dicnemon spathoideum, Dicnemon dixonianum, Dicnemon seriatum, Dicnemon cochlearifolium, Dicnemon subpiliferum, Dicnemon robbinsii, Dicnemon novae-guineae, Dicnemon aneitense, Dicranoloma angustatum, Dicranoloma arfakianum, Dicranoloma assimile, Dicranoloma australe, Dicranoloma austro-scoparium, Dicranoloma billardierei, Dicranoloma blumii, Dicranoloma brachysteleum, Dicranoloma brasiliense, Dicranoloma braunii, Dicranoloma brevifolium, Dicranoloma brevisetum, Dicranoloma calycinum, Dicranoloma capillare, Dicranoloma capillifolioides, Dicranoloma confusum,

References

William Mitten (1819-1906): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mitt.' in the authors string.
Ryszard Ochyra (b.1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ochyra' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35203779: Based on data supplied by Bryonames