Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Genus:
Species:
crista-castrensis
ID:
1172367

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hedw.) De Not.

Source:
tro

Year:
1867

Citation Micro:
Comment. Soc. Crittog. Ital. 2: 283 [Cronaca Briol. Ital. 2: 17] 1867

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001171705

Common Names

  • Ptilium crista-castrensis
  • Crista-castrensis Moss
  • Crested Hair Moss

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Description

Ptilium crista-castrensis (also called Ptilium crista-castrensis, among many other common names) is a moss species that is found in the Northern Hemisphere. It is a small, yellow-green moss with a short stem and a tufted, leafy top. It is native to North America, Europe, and Asia, and typically grows in moist, shady areas, such as woodlands and forests.

Uses & Benefits

Ptilium crista-castrensis is used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fever, cough, and sore throat. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ptilium crista-castrensis is a small, yellow-green flower with four petals. The seed is a small, dark brown nut-like seed. The seedlings are small and have a single, long, light green leaf.

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Where to Find Ptilium crista-castrensis

Ptilium crista-castrensis can be found in the mountains of the western United States and Canada.

Ptilium crista-castrensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ptilium crista-castrensis?

Ptilium crista-castrensis

What is the common name of Ptilium crista-castrensis?

Crested Moss

What type of plant is Ptilium crista-castrensis?

Moss

Species in the Ptilium genus

Species in the Pylaisiaceae family

Calohypnum sakuraii, Calohypnum amabile, Calohypnum macrogynum, Calohypnum oldhamii, Calohypnum plumiforme, Calohypnum sikkimense, Pylaisia buckii, Pylaisia brevirostris, Pylaisia brotheri, Pylaisia condensata, Pylaisia coreana, Pylaisia curviramea, Pylaisia extenta, Pylaisia intricata, Pylaisia nana, Pylaisia obtusa, Pylaisia polyantha, Pylaisia selwynii, Pylaisia subcircinata, Pylaisia falcata, Pylaisia cristata, Pylaisia steerei, Pylaisia levieri, Pylaisia kunisawae, Pylaisia speciosa, Pylaisia pseudofertilis, Pylaisia afoninae, Pylaisia bezgodovii, Pylaisia heteromalla, Calliergonella cuspidata, Calliergonella lindbergii, Calliergonella curvifolia, Homomallium adnatum, Homomallium connexum, Homomallium homalostegium, Homomallium incurvatum, Homomallium japonico-adnatum, Homomallium mexicanum, Homomallium plagiangium, Homomallium simlaense, Homomallium yuennanense, Homomallium sharpii, Homomallium gollanii, Homomallium andoi, Ptilium crista-castrensis, Buckia vaucheri, Roaldia dolomitica, Roaldia revoluta, Aquilonium adscendens, Aquilonium plicatulum,

References

Giuseppe De Notaris (1805-1877): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'De Not.' in the authors string.
Johann Hedwig (1730-1799): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hedw.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35144023: Based on data supplied by Bryonames