Status:
valid
Authors:
(Hedw.) Mitt.
Source:
tro
Year:
1869
Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 12: 509 1869
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001181260
Common Names
- Ctenidium molluscum
- Mollusk Ctenidium
- Mollusk Shield-moss
Uses & Benefits
Ctenidium molluscum 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 molluscum are white, with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ctenidium molluscum 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 molluscum
Ctenidium molluscum is native to tropical and subtropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.
Ctenidium molluscum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ctenidium molluscum?
Ctenidium molluscum
What is the family of Ctenidium molluscum?
Pteridaceae
What is the distribution of Ctenidium molluscum?
Asia, Africa, Australia, and the Pacific Islands
Species in the Ctenidium genus
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,
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,