Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Family:
Species:
penzigianum
ID:
1166298

Status:
valid

Authors:
M. Fleisch.

Source:
tro

Year:
1905

Citation Micro:
Hedwigia 44: 328 1905

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001165636

Common Names

  • Ectropothecium penzigianum
  • Penzig's Ectropothecium
  • Penzig's Ectropothecium Moss

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Description

Ectropothecium penzigianum (also called Ectropothecium penzigianum, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the family Poaceae. It is native to Central and South America. It typically grows in moist habitats, such as wetlands, marshes, and riverbanks.

Uses & Benefits

Ectropothecium penzigianum has no known non-medical uses or benefits.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Ectropothecium penzigianum var. dentatum Dixon
Ectropothecium penzigianum var. rigens M. Fleisch.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Ectropothecium penzigianum are yellow and bell-shaped, with six petals. The seeds are small and brown, and the seedlings are thin and yellow.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cultivation and propagation of Ectropothecium penzigianum: Plant in moist, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. Propagate by seed or division in spring.

Where to Find Ectropothecium penzigianum

Ectropothecium penzigianum can be found in tropical rainforests in South and Central America.

Species in the Ectropothecium genus

Ectropothecium glossophylloides, Ectropothecium laxirete, Ectropothecium aciculare, Ectropothecium adnatum, Ectropothecium aeruginosum, Ectropothecium affine, Ectropothecium afromolluscum, Ectropothecium andrei, Ectropothecium aneitense, Ectropothecium angusto-textum, Ectropothecium anisophyllum, Ectropothecium annamense, Ectropothecium arcuatum, Ectropothecium arfakense, Ectropothecium aubertii, Ectropothecium aureo-crispum, Ectropothecium aureum, Ectropothecium aurifolium, Ectropothecium barbelloides, Ectropothecium bingerianum, Ectropothecium bowiei, Ectropothecium brachycladulum, Ectropothecium brevifalcatum, Ectropothecium buitenzorgii, Ectropothecium burmense, Ectropothecium campaniforme, Ectropothecium campanulatum, Ectropothecium capillisetum, Ectropothecium carolinarum, Ectropothecium chamissonis, Ectropothecium chenagonii, Ectropothecium compressifolium, Ectropothecium condensatum, Ectropothecium cupressoides, Ectropothecium cyathothecioides, Ectropothecium cyathothecium, Ectropothecium cygnicollum, Ectropothecium cyperoides, Ectropothecium dafilae, Ectropothecium dealbatum, Ectropothecium densum, Ectropothecium dentatum, Ectropothecium dentigerum, Ectropothecium diffusum, Ectropothecium diminutum, Ectropothecium diversifolium, Ectropothecium diversirete, Ectropothecium doliare, Ectropothecium dolosum, Ectropothecium drepanocladioides,

Species in the Hypnaceae family

Acritodon nephophilus, Austrohondaella limata, Bryosedgwickia barlassinae, Chryso-hypnum elegantulum, Chryso-hypnum patens, Chryso-hypnum diminutivum, Chryso-hypnum demaretii, Chryso-hypnum cavifolium, Chryso-hypnum frondosum, Chryso-hypnum crosbyi, Chryso-hypnum hylophilum, Chryso-hypnum rostratulum, Chryso-hypnum smithii, Crepidophyllum modestum, Ctenidiadelphus plumularia, Cyathothecium distichaceum, Dacryophyllum falcifolium, Ectropotheciella decrescens, Ectropotheciella distichophylla, Ectropotheciopsis novoguineensis, Ectropothecium glossophylloides, Ectropothecium laxirete, Ectropothecium aciculare, Ectropothecium adnatum, Ectropothecium aeruginosum, Ectropothecium affine, Ectropothecium afromolluscum, Ectropothecium andrei, Ectropothecium aneitense, Ectropothecium angusto-textum, Ectropothecium anisophyllum, Ectropothecium annamense, Ectropothecium arcuatum, Ectropothecium arfakense, Ectropothecium aubertii, Ectropothecium aureo-crispum, Ectropothecium aureum, Ectropothecium aurifolium, Ectropothecium barbelloides, Ectropothecium bingerianum, Ectropothecium bowiei, Ectropothecium brachycladulum, Ectropothecium brevifalcatum, Ectropothecium buitenzorgii, Ectropothecium burmense, Ectropothecium campaniforme, Ectropothecium campanulatum, Ectropothecium capillisetum, Ectropothecium carolinarum, Ectropothecium chamissonis,

References

Max Fleischer (1861-1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.Fleisch.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35134019: Based on data supplied by Bryonames