Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pinnatum
ID:
1183699

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Broth. & Paris) Broth.

Source:
tro

Year:
1908

Citation Micro:
Nat. Pflanzenfam. I(3): 1073 1908

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001183037

Common Names

  • Ctenidium pinnatum
  • Pinnatum Ctenidium
  • Pinnate Ctenidium

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Description

Ctenidium pinnatum (also called Pinnate Ctenidium, among many other common names) is a species of moss found in the Northern Hemisphere. It is a small, yellow-green moss with a single row of leaves along the stem. It is native to North America, Europe, and Asia, and is found in moist, shady habitats such as woodlands and meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Ctenidium pinnatum has no known non-medical uses or benefits.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ctenidium pinnatum has small, yellow-green flowers that are borne in clusters. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cultivation and propagation of Ctenidium pinnatum is best done in a moist, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated by division or by seed. The seeds should be sown in a moist, well-drained soil in spring or summer and kept moist until germination occurs.

Where to Find Ctenidium pinnatum

Ctenidium pinnatum can be found in the mountains of Europe and North America.

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

Jean Édouard Gabriel Narcisse Paris (1827-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Paris' 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: 35162031: Based on data supplied by Bryonames