Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Genus:
Species:
pygmaeum
ID:
1207807

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Schimp.) Touw

Source:
tro

Year:
2001

Citation Micro:
J. Hattori Bot. Lab. 90: 204 2001

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001207145

Common Names

  • Pelekium pygmaeum
  • Moss
  • Fairy Moss

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Description

Pelekium pygmaeum (also called 'Pygmy Liverwort', among many other common names) is a small, liverwort species native to Europe and North America. It is found in moist, shady habitats such as woodlands and streambanks.

Uses & Benefits

Pelekium pygmaeum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover in shady areas.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pelekium pygmaeum has small white flowers with four petals and yellow anthers. The seed is a small, black, ovoid nutlet. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pelekium pygmaeum is a small, perennial moss that is native to Europe. It can be propagated by spore or vegetative means. To propagate by spore, collect the spores when they are ripe and sow them on a moist, sterile medium. To propagate by vegetative means, divide the plant into small pieces and replant them in a moist, sterile medium. The pieces should be kept moist and in a shaded area until they have taken root.

Where to Find Pelekium pygmaeum

Pelekium pygmaeum is native to the tropical regions of Southeast Asia, including Thailand, Myanmar, and Vietnam.

Pelekium pygmaeum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pelekium pygmaeum?

Pelekium pygmaeum

What is the common name of Pelekium pygmaeum?

Pygmy Pelekium

What type of plant is Pelekium pygmaeum?

A moss

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

Wilhelm Philippe Schimper (1808-1880): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schimp.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35207960: Based on data supplied by Bryonames