Kingdom:
Phylum:
Dicranidae
Order:
Grimmiales
Species:
crispatum
ID:
1172410

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

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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.

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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,

References

Johann Hedwig (1730-1799): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hedw.' in the authors string.
August Jaeger (1842-1877): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Jaeger' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35144093: Based on data supplied by Bryonames