Kingdom:
Phylum:
Bryanae
Order:
Orthotrichales
Species:
pentasticha
ID:
1151267

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Mont.) Müll. Hal. ex Thér.

Source:
tro

Year:
1918

Citation Micro:
Revista Chilena Hist. Nat. 22: 84 1918

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001150605

Common Names

  • Pentastichella pentasticha
  • Pentasticha Pentastichella
  • Pentasticha Moss

Searching for Pentastichella pentasticha? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Description

Pentastichella pentasticha (also called Pentasticha Moss, among many other common names) is a small, yellow-green moss with a cushion-like form. It is native to Europe, Asia, and North America, and is commonly found in moist, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Pentastichella pentasticha has been used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to make herbal teas and tinctures.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pentastichella pentasticha has small, white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have a light green color.

Searching for Pentastichella pentasticha? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Pentastichella pentasticha is a perennial herb that is native to the Caribbean and Central America. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade.

Where to Find Pentastichella pentasticha

Pentastichella pentasticha is native to the Mediterranean region, including Spain, Portugal, Italy, and Greece.

Species in the Pentastichella genus

Species in the Orthotrichaceae family

Cardotiella appendiculata, Cardotiella quinquefaria, Cardotiella renauldii, Cardotiella secunda, Cardotiella subappendiculata, Cardotiella elimbata, Ceuthotheca cryptocarpa, Desmotheca apiculata, Desmotheca brachiata, Florschuetziella steerei, Florschuetziella scaberrima, Groutiella tumidula, Groutiella chimborazensis, Groutiella apiculata, Groutiella husnotii, Groutiella macrorrhyncha, Groutiella mucronifolia, Groutiella subgoniorrhyncha, Groutiella thraustophylla, Groutiella tomentosa, Groutiella wagneriana, Groutiella obtusa, Groutiella maracaibensis, Groutiella reesei, Groutiella tuberculata, Leiomitrium plicatum, Leratia neocaledonica, Leratia obtusifolia, Leratia exigua, Macrocoma tenuis, Macrocoma orthotrichoides, Macrocoma abyssinica, Macrocoma brasiliensis, Macrocoma iwatsukii, Macrocoma frigida, Macrocoma gastonyi, Macrocoma lycopodioides, Macrocoma pulchella, Macromitrium chloromitrium, Macromitrium perreflexum, Macromitrium onraedtii, Macromitrium sharpii, Macromitrium lomasense, Macromitrium fusco-aureum, Macromitrium galipense, Macromitrium gigasporum, Macromitrium glabratum, Macromitrium globirameum, Macromitrium gracile, Macromitrium greenmanii,

References

Camille Montagne (1784-1866): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mont.' in the authors string.
Karl Müller (1818-1899): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Müll.Hal.' in the authors string.
Irénée Thériot (1859-1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Thér.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35107096: Based on data supplied by Bryonames