Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Genus:
Species:
microphyllum
ID:
1212015

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Schwägr.) T.J. Kop. & Touw

Source:
tro

Year:
2003

Citation Micro:
Ann. Bot. Fenn. 40: 131 2003

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001211353

Common Names

  • Pelekium Microphyllum
  • Small-Leaved Pelekium
  • Microphyllum Pelekium

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Description

Pelekium microphyllum (also called Small-leaved Pelekium, among many other common names) is a species of moss in the family Pelekiaceae. It is a small, yellow-green to yellow-brown plant with a curved stem and a single, small, ovate leaf. It is native to North America and Europe, and is found in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Pelekium microphyllum is a popular ornamental plant, often used in gardens and landscaping. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headaches, and digestive issues.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pelekium microphyllum has small, yellowish-green flowers with a single, long-stalked, three-lobed perianth. The seeds are small, black and globose. The seedlings are small, with a single, long, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pelekium microphyllum can be propagated by division of the rhizomes or by sowing spores. The rhizomes should be divided in the spring or autumn. Spores should be sown on a sterile, sandy soil and kept moist. The plants should be grown in a shady, moist area with plenty of organic matter in the soil.

Where to Find Pelekium microphyllum

Pelekium microphyllum can be found in the northern parts of Europe, including in the UK, Norway, Sweden, Finland, and Estonia.

Pelekium microphyllum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pelekium microphyllum?

Pelekium microphyllum

What is the common name of Pelekium microphyllum?

None

What is the habitat of Pelekium microphyllum?

It is found in wet, shady places in tropical and subtropical regions

Species in the Thuidiaceae family

Abietinella abietina, Boulaya mittenii, Bryonoguchia molkenboeri, Cyrto-hypnum cylindraceum, Cyrto-hypnum espinosae, Cyrto-hypnum intermedium, Cyrto-hypnum arzobispoae, Cyrto-hypnum frontinoae, Cyrto-hypnum unipinnatum, Echinophyllum sachalinense, Fauriella petelotii, Fauriella baolocensis, Fauriella robustiuscula, Fauriella tenerrima, Fauriella tenuis, Indothuidium kiasense, Inouethuidium robbinsii, Pelekium sharpii, Pelekium bifarium, Pelekium velatum, Pelekium bonianum, Pelekium campanulatum, Pelekium chenagonii, Pelekium ciliatum, Pelekium contortulum, Pelekium erosifolium, Pelekium fuscatum, Pelekium gratum, Pelekium intricatum, Pelekium investe, Pelekium involvens, Pelekium leptocladum, Pelekium minusculum, Pelekium minutulum, Pelekium muricatulum, Pelekium pygmaeum, Pelekium ramosissimum, Pelekium ramusculosum, Pelekium schistocalyx, Pelekium scabrosulum, Pelekium siphotheca, Pelekium subpinnatum, Pelekium synoicum, Pelekium varians, Pelekium versicolor, Pelekium watanabei, Pelekium microphyllum, Pelekium atlanticum, Pelekium pseudoinvolvens, Pelekium thomeanum,

References

Christian Friedrich Schwaegrichen (1775-1853): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schwägr.' in the authors string.
Timo Koponen (b.1939): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.J.Kop.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35213629: Based on data supplied by Bryonames