Status:
valid
Authors:
Lesq.
Source:
tro
Year:
1868
Citation Micro:
Mem. Calif. Acad. Sci. 1: 16 1868
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001171766
Common Names
- Gardner's Moss
- Ptychomitrium Moss
- Gardner's Ptychomitrium Moss
Description
Ptychomitrium gardneri (also called Gardner's Pincushion Moss, among many other common names) is a species of moss in the family Ptychomitriaceae. It is a small, yellow-green moss with a cushion-like growth form. It is native to North America and is found in moist, shady areas such as woodlands and forests.
Uses & Benefits
Ptychomitrium gardneri 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.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Ptychomitrium gardneri var. angustifolium (Nog.) T. Cao
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Ptychomitrium gardneri has small yellowish-green flowers with a diameter of 1-2 mm. The seeds are small, dark brown and have a diameter of 0.5-1 mm. The seedlings are small, with a single leaf and a short stem.
Where to Find Ptychomitrium gardneri
Ptychomitrium gardneri is found in the Mediterranean region, including Spain, Italy, and Greece.
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,