Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Species:
gedehensis
ID:
1172110

Status:
valid

Authors:
M. Fleisch.

Source:
tro

Year:
1905

Citation Micro:
Hedwigia 45: 57. 1 a–d 1905

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001171448

Common Names

  • Pterobryopsis gedehensis
  • Gedehen's Moss
  • Gedehen's-leaved Moss

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Description

Pterobryopsis gedehensis (also called Gedehen's Pterobryopsis, among many other common names) is a species of moss in the family Pterobryaceae. It is found in tropical and subtropical regions, and prefers moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Pterobryopsis gedehensis is used as a food source for various species of birds, as well as for making paper and other crafts. It also has a variety of medicinal uses, including treating digestive issues, skin problems, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower of Pterobryopsis gedehensis is small, yellow-green, and inconspicuous. The seed is a small, round, black seed. Seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves and a short stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pterobryopsis gedehensis can be propagated by division or by spores. Cultivation is best done in a moist, shady environment with plenty of organic matter in the soil. The plant prefers a pH of 6.5-7.5 and temperatures between 10-20°C.

Where to Find Pterobryopsis gedehensis

Pterobryopsis gedehensis can be found in tropical and subtropical Asia, from India to Japan.

Species in the Pterobryopsis genus

Species in the Pterobryaceae family

Calyptothecium acostatum, Calyptothecium prainii, Calyptothecium acutum, Calyptothecium bescherellei, Calyptothecium burmense, Calyptothecium duplicatum, Calyptothecium extensum, Calyptothecium hookeri, Calyptothecium nitidum, Calyptothecium oxyphyllum, Calyptothecium pinnatum, Calyptothecium ramosii, Calyptothecium recurvulum, Calyptothecium subacutum, Calyptothecium subhumile, Calyptothecium symphysodontoides, Calyptothecium urvilleanum, Calyptothecium wightii, Calyptothecium auriculatum, Calyptothecium integrifolium, Calyptothecium compressum, Calyptothecium pterobryoides, Calyptothecium squarrosulum, Calyptothecium phyllogonioides, Calyptothecium philippinense, Henicodium geniculatum, Hildebrandtiella cuspidans, Hildebrandtiella endotrichelloides, Hildebrandtiella longiseta, Hildebrandtiella phleoides, Jaegerina formosa, Jaegerina guatemalensis, Jaegerina luzonensis, Jaegerina plicata, Jaegerina robillardii, Jaegerina scariosa, Jaegerina solitaria, Jaegerina stolonifera, Jaegerina retrosquarrosa, Micralsopsis complanata, Muellerobryum whiteleggei, Neolindbergia deningeri, Neolindbergia rigida, Neolindbergia robusta, Neolindbergia rugosa, Neolindbergia vitiensis, Neolindbergia cladomnioides, Neolindbergia veloirae, Orthorrhynchidium planifrons, Orthostichopsis fornicata,

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: 35143647: Based on data supplied by Bryonames