Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Species:
arbuscula
ID:
1172026

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mitt.

Source:
tro

Year:
1891

Citation Micro:
Trans. Linn. Soc. London, Bot. 171 1891

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001171364

Common Names

  • Arborescent Feathermoss
  • Pterobryon Moss
  • Arborescent Moss

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Description

Pterobryon arbuscula (also called Pterobryon, among many other common names) is a moss species found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world. It is a small, mat-forming moss with short, spreading stems and small, ovate leaves. It is typically found in moist, shady areas such as forests, woodlands, and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Pterobryon arbuscula has been used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, diarrhea, and skin diseases. It can also be used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pterobryon arbuscula is small, white and bell-shaped. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and thin.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pterobryon arbuscula can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial to full shade. It can be grown in containers or in the garden.

Where to Find Pterobryon arbuscula

Pterobryon arbuscula can be found in Australia.

Species in the Pterobryaceae family

Calyptothecium acostatum, Calyptothecium prainii, Calyptothecium acutum, Calyptothecium bescherellei, Calyptothecium burmense, Calyptothecium duplicatum, Calyptothecium extensum, Calyptothecium hookeri, Calyptothecium nitidum, Calyptothecium oxyphyllum, Calyptothecium pinnatum, Calyptothecium ramosii, Calyptothecium recurvulum, Calyptothecium subacutum, Calyptothecium subhumile, Calyptothecium symphysodontoides, Calyptothecium urvilleanum, Calyptothecium wightii, Calyptothecium auriculatum, Calyptothecium integrifolium, Calyptothecium compressum, Calyptothecium pterobryoides, Calyptothecium squarrosulum, Calyptothecium phyllogonioides, Calyptothecium philippinense, Henicodium geniculatum, Hildebrandtiella cuspidans, Hildebrandtiella endotrichelloides, Hildebrandtiella longiseta, Hildebrandtiella phleoides, Jaegerina formosa, Jaegerina guatemalensis, Jaegerina luzonensis, Jaegerina plicata, Jaegerina robillardii, Jaegerina scariosa, Jaegerina solitaria, Jaegerina stolonifera, Jaegerina retrosquarrosa, Micralsopsis complanata, Muellerobryum whiteleggei, Neolindbergia deningeri, Neolindbergia rigida, Neolindbergia robusta, Neolindbergia rugosa, Neolindbergia vitiensis, Neolindbergia cladomnioides, Neolindbergia veloirae, Orthorrhynchidium planifrons, Orthostichopsis fornicata,

References

William Mitten (1819-1906): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mitt.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35143535: Based on data supplied by Bryonames