Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
elegantulum
ID:
1181909

Status:
valid

Authors:
Broth.

Source:
tro

Year:
1927

Citation Micro:
Bernice P. Bishop Mus. Bull. 40: 34 1927

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001181247

Common Names

  • Ctenidium elegantulum
  • Elegant Moss
  • Elegant-Moss

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Uses & Benefits

Ctenidium elegantulum is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a source of food for wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Ctenidium elegantulum are white, with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and delicate.

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Where to Find Ctenidium elegantulum

Ctenidium elegantulum is native to tropical and subtropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.

Ctenidium elegantulum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ctenidium elegantulum?

Ctenidium elegantulum

What is the family of Ctenidium elegantulum?

Pteridaceae

What is the distribution of Ctenidium elegantulum?

Tropical Africa to India

Species in the Myuriaceae family

Andoa berthelotiana, Ctenidium capillifolium, Ctenidium ceylanicum, Ctenidium elegantulum, Ctenidium hastile, Ctenidium luzonense, Ctenidium lychnites, Ctenidium malacobolum, Ctenidium malacodes, Ctenidium molluscum, Ctenidium percrassum, Ctenidium plumicaule, Ctenidium polychaetum, Ctenidium pubescens, Ctenidium pulchellum, Ctenidium serratifolium, Ctenidium stellulatum, Ctenidium homalophyllum, Ctenidium pinnatum, Ctenidium schofieldii, Ctenidium novoguineense, Ctenidium andoi, Ctenidium floribundarioides, Ctenidium subrectifolium, Hyocomium armoricum, Eumyurium sinicum, Myurium borii, Myurium hochstetteri, Myurium perplexum, Myurium acuminatum, Myurium alaris, Oedicladium praenitens, Oedicladium quinquefarium, Oedicladium subnitens, Oedicladium tortifolium, Oedicladium serricuspe, Oedicladium fragile, Oedicladium involutaceum, Oedicladium rufescens, Palisadula chrysophylla, Palisadula katoi,

References

Viktor Ferdinand Brotherus (1849-1929): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Broth.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35158660: Based on data supplied by Bryonames