Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Species:
acuminata
ID:
1044522

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Lindb. & Arnell) Ignatov

Source:
tro

Year:
2011

Citation Micro:
Arctoa 20: 243 2011

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001043860

Common Names

  • Platydictya acuminata
  • Pointed Platydictya
  • Acuminata Platydictya

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Description

Platydictya acuminata (also called Sharp-pointed Platydictya, among many other common names) is a species of moss in the family Pottiaceae. It is a small, tufted plant with a short, erect stem and ovate-lanceolate leaves. It is native to Europe and North Africa and grows in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Platydictya acuminata is used as an ornamental plant and for soil stabilization. It is also used to make rope and mats.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Platydictya acuminata has small, yellow-green flowers, with the seed capsules being brown and oval-shaped. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small, with a single set of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Platydictya acuminata is a hardy, drought-tolerant plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers a sunny location with well-drained soil and regular watering. Propagation is done by division or seed. Seeds should be sown in moist soil and kept in a warm, sunny location.

Where to Find Platydictya acuminata

Platydictya acuminata is native to the tropical forests of Central and South America.

Species in the Plagiotheciaceae family

Orthothecium ovicarpum, Orthothecium acuminatum, Orthothecium chryseum, Orthothecium intricatum, Orthothecium lapponicum, Orthothecium rufescens, Orthothecium schlagintweitii, Orthothecium strictum, Orthothecium hyalopiliferum, Orthothecium brunnescens, Orthothecium remotifolium, Orthothecium retroflexum, Orthothecium sibiricum, Herzogiella cylindricarpa, Herzogiella perrobusta, Herzogiella renitens, Herzogiella seligeri, Herzogiella striatella, Herzogiella turfacea, Herzogiella letestui, Isopterygiopsis muelleriana, Isopterygiopsis catagonioides, Plagiothecium berggrenianum, Plagiothecium ceylonense, Plagiothecium cochleatum, Plagiothecium curvifolium, Plagiothecium denticulatum, Plagiothecium entodontella, Plagiothecium formosicum, Plagiothecium georgicoantarcticum, Plagiothecium herzogii, Plagiothecium laetum, Plagiothecium lamprostachys, Plagiothecium lancifolium, Plagiothecium latebricola, Plagiothecium lonchochaete, Plagiothecium lucidum, Plagiothecium mildbraedii, Plagiothecium monbuttoviae, Plagiothecium neckeroideum, Plagiothecium nemorale, Plagiothecium nitens, Plagiothecium nitidifolium, Plagiothecium novogranatense, Plagiothecium obtusissimum, Plagiothecium orthocarpum, Plagiothecium ovalifolium, Plagiothecium perminutum, Plagiothecium platycladum, Plagiothecium platyphyllum,

References

Sextus Otto Lindberg (1835-1889): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindb.' in the authors string.
Mikhail Stanislavovich Ignatov (b.1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ignatov' in the authors string.
Hampus Wilhelm Arnell (1848-1932): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Arnell' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 100378520: Based on data supplied by Bryonames