Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Jungermanniales
Species:
pseudopyriflorum
ID:
1036297

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bakalin & Vilnet

Source:
tro

Year:
2009

Citation Micro:
Arctoa 18: 159 2009

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001035635

Common Names

  • Solenostoma pseudopyriflorum
  • False-pinnate Solenostoma
  • False-pinnate Fern

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Description

Solenostoma pseudopyriflorum (also called 'False Pear Moss', among many other common names) is a species of moss found in temperate and subtropical regions of the world. It is a small, tufted moss with lance-shaped leaves and a reddish-brown stem. It is found in moist, shady habitats, such as moist forests and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Solenostoma pseudopyriflorum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, cough, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Solenostoma pseudopyriflorum is a small, yellow, star-shaped flower with four petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have four leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Solenostoma pseudopyriflorum is a small, tufted moss native to Europe. It can be propagated by spores or division. Spores should be sown on a moist, well-draining soil mix and kept in a bright, humid location. Division can be done by carefully separating the plant into multiple sections and replanting each section in a separate pot with a moist, well-draining soil mix.

Where to Find Solenostoma pseudopyriflorum

Solenostoma pseudopyriflorum can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, including Mexico, Central America, and South America.

Species in the Solenostomataceae family

Arctoscyphus ronsmithii, Arctoscyphus fuegiensis, Cryptocolea imbricata, Diplocolea sikkimensis, Plectocolea vulcanicola, Plectocolea higuchii, Solenostoma bilobum, Solenostoma hattorianum, Solenostoma vulcanicola, Solenostoma pseudopyriflorum, Solenostoma pocsii, Solenostoma amoenum, Solenostoma balfourii, Solenostoma borneense, Solenostoma caeleste, Solenostoma decolor, Solenostoma dusenii, Solenostoma emarginatum, Solenostoma hewsoniae, Solenostoma hirticalyx, Solenostoma hokkaidense, Solenostoma horikawanum, Solenostoma lignicola, Solenostoma mamatkulovii, Solenostoma micranthum, Solenostoma niveum, Solenostoma onraedtii, Solenostoma obliquifolium, Solenostoma renauldii, Solenostoma schusterianum, Solenostoma shimizuanum, Solenostoma strictum, Solenostoma tuberculiferum, Solenostoma pyriflorum, Solenostoma crenuliforme, Solenostoma gracillimum, Solenostoma hyalinum, Solenostoma flagellalioides, Solenostoma confertissimum, Solenostoma ohbae, Solenostoma obscurum, Solenostoma fossombronioides, Solenostoma totopapillosum, Solenostoma caucasicum, Solenostoma comatum, Solenostoma sphaerocarpum, Solenostoma torticalyx, Solenostoma erectum, Solenostoma handelii, Solenostoma rubrum,

References

Anna A. Vilnet (b.1982): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vilnet' in the authors string.
Vadim A. Bakalin (b.1976): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bakalin' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 100355685: Based on data supplied by Bryonames