Pterobryopsis kegeliana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
kegeliana
ID:
1172120
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Müll. Hal.) M. Fleisch.
Source:
tro
Year:
1905
Citation Micro:
Hedwigia 45: 61 1905
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001171458
Common Names
- Pterobryopsis kegeliana
- Kegeliana moss
- Kegeliana feathermoss
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Pterobryopsis kegeliana (also called Kegel's Pterobryopsis, among many other common names) is a species of moss in the family Pterobryaceae. It is found in tropical and subtropical regions, and prefers moist, shady habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Pterobryopsis kegeliana is used as a food source for various species of birds, as well as for making paper and other crafts. It also has a variety of medicinal uses, including treating digestive issues, skin problems, and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Pterobryopsis kegeliana is small, with a white or yellowish-green perianth. The seed is small and round, with a black seed coat. The seedlings are slender and have a single cotyledon.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Pterobryopsis kegeliana can be propagated by division or by spores. Cultivation is best done in a moist, shady environment with plenty of organic matter in the soil. The plant prefers a pH of 6.5-7.5 and temperatures between 10-20°C.
Where to Find Pterobryopsis kegeliana
Pterobryopsis kegeliana can be found in the eastern United States, from New York to Florida and west to Texas.
Species in the Pterobryopsis genus
Pterobryopsis rehmannii, Pterobryopsis acuminata, Pterobryopsis angustifolia, Pterobryopsis aurantia, Pterobryopsis burmensis, Pterobryopsis caudata, Pterobryopsis crassiuscula, Pterobryopsis crassicaulis, Pterobryopsis cucullatifolia, Pterobryopsis fasciculata, Pterobryopsis foulkesiana, Pterobryopsis gedehensis, Pterobryopsis itahiae, Pterobryopsis kegeliana, Pterobryopsis longissima, Pterobryopsis mexicana, Pterobryopsis orientalis, Pterobryopsis scabriuscula, Pterobryopsis schmidii, Pterobryopsis setschwanica, Pterobryopsis stolonacea, Pterobryopsis subcrassicaulis, Pterobryopsis subcrassiuscula, Pterobryopsis tumida, Pterobryopsis pilifolia, Pterobryopsis divergens, Pterobryopsis myurioides, Pterobryopsis rubrinervis, Pterobryopsis hoehnelii, Pterobryopsis australina,
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
Karl Müller (1818-1899): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Müll.Hal.' in the authors string.
Max Fleischer (1861-1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.Fleisch.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35143657: Based on data supplied by Bryonames