Kingdom:
Phylum:
Dicranidae
Order:
Grimmiales
Species:
gardneri
ID:
1172428

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

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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.

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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,

References

Leo Lesquereux (1806-1889): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lesq.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35144114: Based on data supplied by Bryonames