Status:
valid
Authors:
(Mitt.) M. Fleisch.
Source:
tro
Year:
1923
Citation Micro:
Musci Buitenzorg 4: 1671 1923
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001192088
Common Names
- Aptychella planula
- Planula Aptychella
- Aptychella Moss
Description
Aptychella planula (also called 'Cushion Moss', among many other common names) is a small, cushion-forming moss species with short, erect stems and small, ovate-lanceolate leaves. It is native to Europe, Asia, and North America, and it typically grows in moist, shady areas such as woodlands and meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Aptychella planula is used in traditional Chinese medicine for its anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, and anti-fungal properties. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower: Small, yellow, star-shaped flowers with five petals. Seed: Small, dark brown seeds with a hard outer shell. Seedlings: Small, green, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Aptychella planula can be propagated by seed or division. When propagating by seed, it is best to sow the seeds in a well-draining, sandy soil mix and keep the soil moist. When propagating by division, the plant should be divided into several sections, each with a few leaves and roots, and then planted in a well-draining soil mix. The plant should be kept in a warm, sunny location and watered regularly.
Where to Find Aptychella planula
Aptychella planula can be found in the United States, Mexico, Central America, and South America.
Aptychella planula FAQ
What is the scientific name of Aptychella planula?
Aptychella planula
What is the common name of Aptychella planula?
No common name
What is the natural habitat of Aptychella planula?
Aptychella planula is found in shallow waters in the Indo-Pacific region
Species in the Aptychella genus
Aptychella chlorophyllosa,
Aptychella tenuiramea,
Aptychella brevinervis,
Aptychella linearifolia,
Aptychella muelleri,
Aptychella planula,
Aptychella proligera,
Aptychella hawaiica,
Aptychella imbricata,
Aptychella linii,
Aptychella oblongifolia,
Aptychella perdecurrens,
Aptychella pseudobrevinervis,
Aptychella robusta,
Aptychella touwii,
Species in the Pylaisiadelphaceae family
Gammiella pterogonioides,
Gammiella koningsbergeri,
Gammiella panchienii,
Hageniella assamica,
Hageniella isopterygioides,
Hageniella sikkimensis,
Hageniella micans,
Isopterygium affusum,
Isopterygium albescens,
Isopterygium ambreanum,
Isopterygium annamense,
Isopterygium antsihanakense,
Isopterygium antunesii,
Isopterygium applanatum,
Isopterygium aquaticum,
Isopterygium argillicola,
Isopterygium argyroleucum,
Isopterygium assamicum,
Isopterygium asymmetricum,
Isopterygium austrodenticulatum,
Isopterygium bancanum,
Isopterygium battakense,
Isopterygium baurii,
Isopterygium borneense,
Isopterygium brevicuspis,
Isopterygium brevisetum,
Isopterygium brownii,
Isopterygium byssaceum,
Isopterygium byssobolax,
Isopterygium candidulum,
Isopterygium chalarophyllum,
Isopterygium chryseolum,
Isopterygium citrinellum,
Isopterygium clerophilum,
Isopterygium combae,
Isopterygium complanatulum,
Isopterygium conangium,
Isopterygium congoanum,
Isopterygium courtoisii,
Isopterygium cratericola,
Isopterygium dewevrei,
Isopterygium elodes,
Isopterygium exiguum,
Isopterygium exile,
Isopterygium fallax,
Isopterygium filamentosum,
Isopterygium fissum,
Isopterygium fruticola,
Isopterygium gabonense,
Isopterygium gibbosulum,