Status:
valid
Authors:
Broth.
Source:
tro
Year:
1929
Citation Micro:
Symb. Sin. 4: 80. pl. 3: f. 3–4 1929
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001171228
Common Names
- Broad-leaved Feather Moss
- Laticuspis Moss
- Broad-leaved Moss
Description
Pseudopterobryum laticuspis (also called Pterobryum laticuspis, among many other common names) is a species of moss found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world. It is a small plant, typically growing to a height of 0.5 cm, and has a yellowish-green color. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, and is found in moist, shady habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Pseudopterobryum laticuspis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in rock gardens and as a ground cover.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pseudopterobryum laticuspis has small, yellow-green flowers with 6 petals and 6 stamens. The seeds are small and brown. The seedlings are slender and have a single leaf.
Where to Find Pseudopterobryum laticuspis
Pseudopterobryum laticuspis can be found in the mountains of western North America, from British Columbia to California.
Pseudopterobryum laticuspis FAQ
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Pseudopterobryum laticuspis
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Species in the Pseudopterobryum genus
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Forsstroemia neckeroides,
Forsstroemia producta,
Forsstroemia trichomitria,
Forsstroemia thomsonii,
Forsstroemia noguchii,
Forsstroemia lasioides,
Forsstroemia denigricans,
Forsstroemia fauriei,
Forsstroemia flexiramea,
Forsstroemia humilis,
Forsstroemia inopinata,
Forsstroemia konoi,
Forsstroemia pusilla,
Forsstroemia setschwanica,
Leptodon acuminatus,
Leptodon longisetus,
Leptodon pluvinii,
Leptodon smithii,
Leptodon fuciformis,
Leptodon corsicus,
Leptodon dillenii,
Leptodon remotifolius,
Taiwanobryum anacamptolepis,
Taiwanobryum crenulatum,
Taiwanobryum mucronatum,
Taiwanobryum guangdongense,
Taiwanobryum speciosum,
Taiwanobryum praetermissum,
Taiwanobryum serrulatifolium,
Taiwanobryum undulatifolium,
Taiwanobryum yunnanense,
Alleniella besseri,
Alleniella brownii,
Alleniella chilensis,
Alleniella complanata,
Alleniella hymenodonta,
Alleniella remota,
Alleniella scabridens,
Alleniella submacrocarpa,
Alleniella urnigera,
Alleniella andina,
Alleniella ehrenbergii,
Alleniella laevigata,
Alleniella obtusifolia,