Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
luzonense
ID:
1181915

Status:
valid

Authors:
Broth.

Source:
tro

Year:
1913

Citation Micro:
Philipp. J. Sci. 8: 85 1913

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001181253

Common Names

  • Ctenidium luzonense
  • Luzon Ctenidium
  • Luzon Shield-moss

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Uses & Benefits

Ctenidium luzonense 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 luzonense 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Ctenidium luzonense can be propagated by division or from seed. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Water regularly during the growing season and fertilize lightly with a balanced fertilizer. Cut back in autumn to keep the plant tidy.

Where to Find Ctenidium luzonense

Ctenidium luzonense can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the Philippines.

Ctenidium luzonense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ctenidium luzonense?

Ctenidium luzonense

What is the family of Ctenidium luzonense?

Pteridaceae

What is the distribution of Ctenidium luzonense?

Philippines

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: 35158668: Based on data supplied by Bryonames