Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Species:
pumilio
ID:
1036135

Status:
valid

Authors:
(R.Br.) L.Watson

Source:
tro

Year:
1965

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 18: 272 (1964 publ. 1965)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001035473

Common Names

  • Pumilio Needhamiella
  • Needhamiella Pumilio
  • Needhamiella pumilio

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Description

Needhamiella pumilio (also called Needham's moss, among many other common names) is a species of moss in the family Grimmiaceae. It is native to North America, Europe, and Asia, and typically grows in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Needhamiella pumilio is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Needhamiella pumilio has small, yellowish-green flowers which are borne in clusters on the tips of the fronds. The seeds are round and black. The seedlings have two fronds which are divided into two lobes.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Needhamiella pumilio is a small, evergreen, perennial fern native to Australia. It is best propagated by spores, which can be collected from the undersides of the fronds. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-draining soil. It is frost tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to 0°F (-18°C). It can be pruned back to control its size.

Where to Find Needhamiella pumilio

Needhamiella pumilio is native to the United States and can be found in the southeastern states.

Species in the Needhamiella genus

Species in the Ericaceae family

References

Robert Brown (1773-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.Br.' in the authors string.
Leslie Watson (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.Watson' in the authors string.