Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Jungermanniales
Species:
suecicus
ID:
1197333

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Gottsche) Lindb.

Source:
tro

Year:
1889

Citation Micro:
Kongl. Svenska Vetensk. Acad. Handl., n.s. 23(5): 62 1889

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001196671


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Description

Prasanthus suecicus (also called Swedish Prasanthus, among many other common names) is a small moss species that is found in Europe. It is a tufted moss with a light green color and its leaves are arranged in two rows. It is found in dry, rocky habitats and is typically found on limestone rocks.

Uses & Benefits

Prasanthus suecicus has no known non-medical uses or benefits.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Prasanthus suecicus has small, yellow-green flowers that are borne on short stalks. Its seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Prasanthus suecicus is a small moss that can be propagated by spore or vegetative fragmentation. Cultivation is best done in a moist, shady environment with acidic soil. It is best to keep the soil moist, but not wet, and to water it regularly.

Where to Find Prasanthus suecicus

Prasanthus suecicus can be found in Europe.

Species in the Prasanthus genus

Species in the Gymnomitriaceae family

Acrolophozia sulcata, Acrolophozia fuegiana, Acrolophozia pectinata, Cryptocoleopsis imbricata, Gymnomitrion bolivianum, Gymnomitrion minutulum, Gymnomitrion nigrum, Gymnomitrion subintegrum, Gymnomitrion concinnatum, Gymnomitrion corallioides, Gymnomitrion laceratum, Gymnomitrion obtusatum, Gymnomitrion pacificum, Gymnomitrion crenulatum, Gymnomitrion mucrophorum, Gymnomitrion crenatilobum, Gymnomitrion sinense, Gymnomitrion moralesae, Gymnomitrion verrucosum, Gymnomitrion strictum, Gymnomitrion setaceum, Gymnomitrion atrofilum, Gymnomitrion obtusum, Gymnomitrion mucronulatum, Gymnomitrion noguchianum, Gymnomitrion obtusilobum, Gymnomitrion truncato-apiculata, Gymnomitrion adustum, Gymnomitrion africanum, Gymnomitrion alpinum, Gymnomitrion asperulatum, Gymnomitrion brevissimum, Gymnomitrion commutatum, Gymnomitrion crystallocaulon, Gymnomitrion faurieanum, Gymnomitrion fissum, Gymnomitrion incompletum, Gymnomitrion kamchaticum, Gymnomitrion parvitextum, Gymnomitrion revolutum, Gymnomitrion rubidum, Gymnomitrion schusterianum, Gymnomitrion sichuanicum, Marsupella arctica, Marsupella boeckii, Marsupella bolanderi, Marsupella condensata, Marsupella emarginata, Marsupella funckii, Marsupella paroica,

References

Sextus Otto Lindberg (1835-1889): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindb.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35185785: Based on data supplied by Bryonames