Kingdom:
Phylum:
Bryanae
Order:
Bartramiales
Species:
curvula
ID:
1151510

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Müll. Hal.) Kindb.

Source:
tro

Year:
1889

Citation Micro:
Enum. Bryin. Exot., Suppl. 1 93 1889

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001150848

Common Names

  • Curvula Moss
  • Curvula
  • Curvulate Moss

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Description

Philonotis curvula (also called Curvula Bog-moss, among many other common names) is a small moss species with a thin, yellow-green stem and small, ovate leaves. It is native to Europe, Asia, North America, and South America, and is found in wet habitats such as bogs, marshes, and wet meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Philonotis curvula 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

The flower of Philonotis curvula is small and white with four petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and delicate with light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Philonotis curvula can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and partial shade. It can be grown in full sun, but the foliage may become scorched in hot, dry conditions. It is best to water regularly and fertilize in the spring. Deadheading spent flowers will help to promote more blooms.

Where to Find Philonotis curvula

Philonotis curvula can be found in moist, shady places in temperate and subtropical regions of the Northern Hemisphere.

Species in the Philonotis genus

Philonotis lizangii, Philonotis africana, Philonotis amblystegioides, Philonotis americana, Philonotis ampliretis, Philonotis angusta, Philonotis arbusculacea, Philonotis aristifolia, Philonotis baginsensis, Philonotis brevicuspis, Philonotis byssiformis, Philonotis caespitosa, Philonotis calcarea, Philonotis calomicra, Philonotis capillaris, Philonotis capillata, Philonotis clavicaulis, Philonotis curvula, Philonotis dregeana, Philonotis elongata, Philonotis eurydictyon, Philonotis falcata, Philonotis filiramea, Philonotis flaccidifolia, Philonotis flavinervis, Philonotis fontana, Philonotis fontanella, Philonotis fontanoides, Philonotis fugacissima, Philonotis gemmascens, Philonotis glomerata, Philonotis gracilescens, Philonotis hansenii, Philonotis hastata, Philonotis hawaica, Philonotis helenica, Philonotis huallagensis, Philonotis humilis, Philonotis incrassata, Philonotis jungneri, Philonotis krausei, Philonotis laeviuscula, Philonotis lancifolia, Philonotis laxitexta, Philonotis leptocarpa, Philonotis lignicola, Philonotis longiseta, Philonotis macrodictya, Philonotis marangensis, Philonotis marchica,

Species in the Bartramiaceae family

Anacolia menziesii, Anacolia scioana, Anacolia webbii, Anacolia breutelii, Bartramia alaris, Bartramia angustifolia, Bartramia angustissima, Bartramia aprica, Bartramia aristaria, Bartramia aurescens, Bartramia brachypus, Bartramia brevifolia, Bartramia breviseta, Bartramia capensis, Bartramia compacta, Bartramia conica, Bartramia costa-ricensis, Bartramia crassinervia, Bartramia deciduaefolia, Bartramia delagoae, Bartramia didymocarpa, Bartramia gigantea, Bartramia halleriana, Bartramia hampeana, Bartramia humilis, Bartramia inconspicua, Bartramia ithyphylla, Bartramia ithyphylloides, Bartramia laevisphaera, Bartramia longifolia, Bartramia macounii, Bartramia maderensis, Bartramia madurensis, Bartramia marionensis, Bartramia mathewsii, Bartramia microstoma, Bartramia mossmaniana, Bartramia nanosubulata, Bartramia papulans, Bartramia penicillatula, Bartramia perpumila, Bartramia pilicuspis, Bartramia polytrichoides, Bartramia pomiformis, Bartramia potosica, Bartramia pseudocryptopodium, Bartramia rietmanniana, Bartramia robusta, Bartramia stricta, Bartramia strictifolia,

References

Nils Conrad Kindberg (1832-1910): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kindb.' in the authors string.
Karl Müller (1818-1899): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Müll.Hal.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35107599: Based on data supplied by Bryonames