Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
polychaetum
ID:
1181940

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Bosch & Sande Lac.) Broth.

Source:
tro

Year:
1909

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001181278

Common Names

  • Ctenidium polychaetum
  • Many-haired Ctenidium
  • Many-haired Shield-moss

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Uses & Benefits

Ctenidium polychaetum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as a ground cover, and as a soil stabilizer to control erosion.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Ctenidium polychaetum 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 polychaetum 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 polychaetum

Ctenidium polychaetum 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

Roelof Benjamin van den Bosch (1810-1862): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bosch' in the authors string.
Viktor Ferdinand Brotherus (1849-1929): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Broth.' in the authors string.
Cornelius Marinus van der Sande Lacoste (1815-1887): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sande Lac.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35158712: Based on data supplied by Bryonames