Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pulchellum
ID:
1181944

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cardot

Source:
tro

Year:
1913

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. Genève 5: 323 1913

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001181282

Common Names

  • Ctenidium pulchellum
  • Pretty Ctenidium
  • Pretty Shield-moss

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Description

Ctenidium pulchellum (also called Crested Ctenium, among many other common names) is a species of grass in the Poaceae family. It is native to tropical Africa and is found in moist, shady forests and woodlands. It is an evergreen grass with a tufted habit and a dense, pyramidal crown. The leaves are linear and the flowers are small and globose.

Uses & Benefits

Ctenidium pulchellum 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 flower of Ctenidium pulchellum is a small yellow flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small and have a yellow stem with small, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ctenidium pulchellum 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 pulchellum

Ctenidium pulchellum 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

Jules Cardot (1860-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cardot' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35158716: Based on data supplied by Bryonames