Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pelliidae
Order:
Fossombroniales
Species:
americanum
ID:
1210634

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.H. Ford & Crand.-Stotl.

Source:
tro

Year:
2002

Citation Micro:
Novon 12: 335 2002

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001209972

Common Names

  • Petalophyllum americanum
  • Americanum Petalophyllum
  • Americanum Moss

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Description

Petalophyllum americanum (also called American Petalophyllum, among many other common names) is a small, cushion-forming liverwort species found in the Northern Hemisphere. It is native to North America, Europe, and Asia. It typically grows in moist, shady habitats such as wet rocks, soil, and tree bark.

Uses & Benefits

Petalophyllum americanum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a groundcover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Petalophyllum americanum has small, yellowish-green flowers with a single perianth. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings have two, long, slender leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Petalophyllum americanum is a species of moss that is found in the tropical and subtropical regions of the world. It can be propagated from spores, and it prefers moist, shady environments. It can be cultivated in a potting mix of peat moss, sand, and compost. It should be kept moist and fertilized regularly with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Petalophyllum americanum

Petalophyllum americanum can be found in moist, shady habitats in North America.

Petalophyllum americanum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Petalophyllum americanum?

Petalophyllum americanum

What is the common name of Petalophyllum americanum?

American petalophyllum

What is the habitat of Petalophyllum americanum?

Tropical and subtropical moist montane forests

References

Christian Heather Ford (b.1971): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.H.Ford' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35211725: Based on data supplied by Bryonames