Status:
valid
Authors:
(Mitt.) A. Jaeger
Source:
tro
Year:
1878
Citation Micro:
Ber. Thätigk. St. Gallischen Naturwiss. Ges. 1876–77: 306 (Gen. Sp. Musc. 2: 372) 1878
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001171881
Common Names
- Pylaisia condensata
- Condensata Moss
- Pylaisia Moss
Description
Pylaisia condensata (also called Condensed Pylaisia, among many other common names) is a species of liverwort found in the northern hemisphere, particularly in Asia, Europe, and North America. It has a thalloid growth form and is usually found in moist, shady habitats, such as in forests and in moist meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Pylaisia condensata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases and wounds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Pylaisia condensata is small, yellow-green in color, and has a short stem. The seed is a small, yellow-brown spore. The seedlings are small and yellow-green in color.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cultivation and propagation of Pylaisia condensata is best done in a well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. It is propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn and planted in a well-drained soil.
Where to Find Pylaisia condensata
Pylaisia condensata is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in the wild in Spain, France, Italy, Greece, and Turkey.
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,