Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
plumicaule
ID:
1181938

Status:
valid

Authors:
M. Fleisch.

Source:
tro

Year:
1922

Citation Micro:
Musci Buitenzorg 4: 1460 1922

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001181276

Common Names

  • Ctenidium plumicaule
  • Feather-stemmed Ctenidium
  • Feather-stemmed Shield-moss

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Uses & Benefits

Ctenidium plumicaule 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 plumicaule 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 plumicaule 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 plumicaule

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

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

Max Fleischer (1861-1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.Fleisch.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35158709: Based on data supplied by Bryonames