Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Genus:
Species:
pristocalyx
ID:
1150385

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Müll. Hal.) A. Jaeger

Source:
tro

Year:
1878

Citation Micro:
Ber. Thätigk. St. Gallischen Naturwiss. Ges. 1876–77: 257 (Gen. Sp. Musc. 2: 323) 1878

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001149723

Common Names

  • Thuidium pristocalyx
  • Pristocalyx Thuidium
  • Pristocalyx Moss

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Uses & Benefits

Thuidium pristocalyx has been used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and as a ground cover in gardens. It has also been used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and rheumatism.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Thuidium pristocalyx var. samoanum (Mitt.) Touw
Thuidium pristocalyx var. orientale (Mitt. ex Dixon) Touw

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Thuidium pristocalyx is small and yellow-green in color. The seeds are tiny and black in color. The seedlings are small and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Thuidium pristocalyx can be propagated by division or by spores. It prefers moist, shady conditions and can be grown in a pot or in the ground. It should be fertilized regularly and kept moist but not wet. It can be propagated by division in the spring or fall.

Where to Find Thuidium pristocalyx

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

Species in the Thuidium genus

Thuidium aculeoserratum, Thuidium allenii, Thuidium alvarezianum, Thuidium assimile, Thuidium brachypyxis, Thuidium brasiliense, Thuidium breviacuminatum, Thuidium carantae, Thuidium cardotii, Thuidium chacoanum, Thuidium cylindrella, Thuidium cymbifolium, Thuidium delicatulum, Thuidium diaphanum, Thuidium granulatum, Thuidium hygrophilum, Thuidium inconspicuum, Thuidium kanedae, Thuidium laeviusculum, Thuidium ligulifolium, Thuidium loricalycinum, Thuidium mattogrossense, Thuidium ochraceum, Thuidium oeningense, Thuidium paraguense, Thuidium perscissum, Thuidium peruvianum, Thuidium pinnatulum, Thuidium plumulosum, Thuidium poeppigii, Thuidium pristocalyx, Thuidium pseudodelicatulum, Thuidium pseudoprotensum, Thuidium pulvinatulum, Thuidium quadrifarium, Thuidium recognitum, Thuidium serricola, Thuidium subglaucinum, Thuidium subgranulatum, Thuidium submicropteris, Thuidium subtamariscinum, Thuidium tamariscinum, Thuidium tomentosum, Thuidium urceolatum, Thuidium yungarum, Thuidium patrum, Thuidium pseudoglaucinum, Thuidium ludoviciae, Thuidium thermophilum, Thuidium mentiens,

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

Karl Müller (1818-1899): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Müll.Hal.' in the authors string.
August Jaeger (1842-1877): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Jaeger' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35105773: Based on data supplied by Bryonames