Status:
valid
Authors:
(Hedw.) A. Jaeger
Source:
tro
Year:
1874
Citation Micro:
Ber. Thätigk. St. Gallischen Naturwiss. Ges. 1872–73: 103 (Gen. Sp. Musc. 1: 381) 1874
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001171748
Common Names
- Crisp Moss
- Ptychomitrium Moss
- Crisp Ptychomitrium Moss
Description
Ptychomitrium crispatum (also called Crispatum, among many other common names) is a species of moss native to the Americas and Europe. It is a small, yellow-green moss with a short, erect stem and a single, erect leaf. It typically grows in moist, shady areas such as forests, meadows, and rocky slopes.
Uses & Benefits
Ptychomitrium crispatum is used as a soil stabilizer, erosion control, and for revegetation of disturbed sites. It is also used in horticulture as a ground cover and for landscaping.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Ptychomitrium crispatum is yellow and bell-shaped. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.
Where to Find Ptychomitrium crispatum
Ptychomitrium crispatum is native to North America.
Ptychomitrium crispatum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ptychomitrium crispatum?
Ptychomitrium crispatum
What type of plant is Ptychomitrium crispatum?
Moss
Where is Ptychomitrium crispatum found?
In temperate regions
Species in the Ptychomitriaceae family
Coscinodontella bryanii,
Aligrimmia peruviana,
Campylostelium saxicola,
Campylostelium strictum,
Campylostelium pitardii,
Campylostelium brachycarpum,
Campylostelium laegerae,
Indusiella thianschanica,
Indusiella stellata,
Jaffueliobryum arsenei,
Jaffueliobryum latifolium,
Jaffueliobryum raui,
Jaffueliobryum wrightii,
Jaffueliobryum williamsii,
Ptychomitriopsis africana,
Ptychomitriopsis aloinoides,
Ptychomitrium diexaratum,
Ptychomitrium acutifolium,
Ptychomitrium altaicum,
Ptychomitrium australe,
Ptychomitrium barrii,
Ptychomitrium cockerellae,
Ptychomitrium crassinervium,
Ptychomitrium crispatum,
Ptychomitrium cucullatifolium,
Ptychomitrium deltorii,
Ptychomitrium dentatum,
Ptychomitrium drummondii,
Ptychomitrium fauriei,
Ptychomitrium fernandesianum,
Ptychomitrium fluviatile,
Ptychomitrium formosicum,
Ptychomitrium gardneri,
Ptychomitrium helenicum,
Ptychomitrium hieronymi,
Ptychomitrium incurvum,
Ptychomitrium indicum,
Ptychomitrium isoskelos,
Ptychomitrium lepidomitrium,
Ptychomitrium ligulatum,
Ptychomitrium lindmanii,
Ptychomitrium linearifolium,
Ptychomitrium mittenii,
Ptychomitrium nigrescens,
Ptychomitrium polyphyllum,
Ptychomitrium sellowianum,
Ptychomitrium serratum,
Ptychomitrium sinense,
Ptychomitrium subcrispatum,
Ptychomitrium subcylindricum,