Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Ptychomniales
Species:
piliferum
ID:
1043437

Status:
valid

Authors:
Frank Müll.

Source:
tro

Year:
2011

Citation Micro:
Cryptog. Bryol. 32(4): 391 2011

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001042775

Common Names

  • Euptychium piliferum
  • Hairy euptychium
  • Euptychium

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Description

Euptychium piliferum (also called Hairy Euptychium, among many other common names) is a perennial moss native to Australia. It has a green, spongy appearance and grows in a variety of habitats including grasslands, woodlands, and heathlands.

Uses & Benefits

Euptychium piliferum is used as an ornamental plant, as it has attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used to control erosion and to provide shade.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Euptychium piliferum has small, yellow flowers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Euptychium piliferum is a small, evergreen fern that is native to tropical and subtropical regions. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and can be propagated by division or by spore. It is best grown in a sunny location and should be kept moist. It can also be propagated from spores, which should be sown on a moist, sterile medium.

Where to Find Euptychium piliferum

Euptychium piliferum can be found in Australia.

Species in the Ptychomniaceae family

Cladomnion ericoides, Cladomniopsis crenato-obtusa, Dichelodontium nitidum, Endotrichellopsis laevifolia, Euptychium piliferum, Euptychium cuspidatum, Euptychium dumosum, Euptychium mucronatum, Euptychium pungens, Euptychium robustum, Euptychium vitiense, Garovaglia binsteadii, Garovaglia brassii, Garovaglia crispata, Garovaglia eberhardtii, Garovaglia robbinsii, Garovaglia zantenii, Garovaglia angustifolia, Garovaglia aristata, Garovaglia baeuerlenii, Garovaglia compressa, Garovaglia crispa, Garovaglia elegans, Garovaglia luzonensis, Garovaglia plicata, Garovaglia plumosa, Garovaglia powellii, Garovaglia setigera, Garovaglia subelegans, Garovaglia tortifolia, Garovaglia mujuensis, Glyphothecium sciuroides, Hampeella alaris, Hampeella pallens, Hampeella concavifolia, Ombronesus chilensis, Ptychomniella ptychocarpon, Ptychomnion aciculare, Ptychomnion cygnisetum, Ptychomnion densifolium, Ptychomnion falcatulum, Tetraphidopsis pusilla, Glyphotheciopsis gracilis,

References

Fritz Müller: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fr.Müll.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 100375734: Based on data supplied by Bryonames