Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Ptychomniales
Species:
cygnisetum
ID:
1172491

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Müll. Hal.) Kindb.

Source:
tro

Year:
1888

Citation Micro:
Enum. Bryin. Exot. 31 1888

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001171829

Common Names

  • Ptychomnion cygnisetum
  • Swansdown Ptychomnion
  • Swansdown Moss
  • Swansdown Lichen

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Uses & Benefits

Ptychomnion cygnisetum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover in rock gardens. It is also used to stabilize soils and reduce erosion.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ptychomnion cygnisetum is small and white. The seed is a small, dark brown spore. The seedlings are small and delicate, with a light green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cultivation and propagation of Ptychomnion cygnisetum: This species is propagated by division of the rhizomes. It is best grown in moist, acidic soils in partial shade.

Where to Find Ptychomnion cygnisetum

Ptychomnion cygnisetum can be found in moist, shady areas in temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere, including North America, Europe, and Asia.

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

Nils Conrad Kindberg (1832-1910): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kindb.' in the authors string.
Karl Müller (1818-1899): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Müll.Hal.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35144204: Based on data supplied by Bryonames