Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lychnites
ID:
1181916

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Mitt.) Broth.

Source:
tro

Year:
1909

Citation Micro:
Nat. Pflanzenfam. I(3): 1048 1909

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001181254

Common Names

  • Ctenidium lychnites
  • Lamp-like Ctenidium
  • Lamp-like Shield-moss

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Uses & Benefits

Ctenidium lychnites 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 lychnites 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 lychnites can be propagated by division or from seed. It prefers full sun and 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 lychnites

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

Ctenidium lychnites FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ctenidium lychnites?

Ctenidium lychnites

What is the family of Ctenidium lychnites?

Pteridaceae

What is the distribution of Ctenidium lychnites?

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

William Mitten (1819-1906): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mitt.' in the authors string.
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: 35158669: Based on data supplied by Bryonames