Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Genus:
Species:
velatum
ID:
1151265

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mitt.

Source:
tro

Year:
1868

Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 10: 176. pl. 6: f. c 1868

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001150603

Common Names

  • Pelekium velatum
  • Velatum Pelekium
  • Velatum Moss

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Description

Pelekium velatum (also called Velatum Moss, among many other common names) is a small, yellow-green moss with a cushion-like form. It is native to Europe, Asia, and North America, and is commonly found in moist, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Pelekium velatum is used as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases, digestive disorders, and respiratory ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pelekium velatum has small, white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have a light green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pelekium velatum is a perennial herb that is native to the Caribbean and Central America. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade.

Where to Find Pelekium velatum

Pelekium velatum is native to the Mediterranean region, including Spain, Portugal, Italy, and Greece.

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

William Mitten (1819-1906): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mitt.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35107092: Based on data supplied by Bryonames