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serrate ptychomitrium moss

Scientific Name: Ptychomitrium serratum

Family: Ptychomitriaceae

Category: Moss

Growth: Nonvascular

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Serrate Ptychomitrium Moss (Ptychomitrium serratum)

Ptychomitrium serratum, commonly known as serrate ptychomitrium moss, is a nonvascular plant belonging to the genus Ptychomitrium. This moss is also referred to as serrate ptychomitrium moss.

Considerations for Pets

  • The text mentions serrated leaf margins, which could potentially be irritating if ingested or come into contact with sensitive skin.

Considerations for Children

  • The text mentions serrated leaf margins, which could potentially be irritating if ingested or come into contact with sensitive skin.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Ptychomitrium serratum (Mll. Hal.) Bruch &amp Schimp.
  • Family: Ptychomitriaceae
  • Genus: Ptychomitrium Frnr.
  • Taxonomic Serial No.: 16951
  • Synonym: Glyphomitrium serratum

Distribution and Habitat

  • Found in the United States (specifically mentioned in the context of Drummond's ptychomitrium moss).
  • Also found in Australia.
  • Occurs more frequently in moist environments than dry ones.
  • Specifically collected in Texas, mostly in Culberson Co.

Morphological Characteristics

  • Nonvascular plant (moss).
  • Leaves have thickened and often serrate margins, coarsely serrate distally.
  • Tiny moss with glossy crisped or sometimes circinate leaves.
  • Leaves linear-lanceolate, widened below, serrated.
  • Leaf apex can be serrate at the back, tubulose, and either cucullate.
  • Leaf margins serrate with multicellular teeth.

Related Species

  • Ptychomitrium leibergii Best – Leiberg's ptychomitrium moss
  • Ptychomitrium gardneri Lesq. – Gardner's ptychomitrium moss
  • Ptychomitrium drummondii

Further Information

  • Information available at the British Database of World Flora and Fauna.
  • Encyclopedia of Life.
  • Drone-Application-Server database publication for Ptychomitrium serratum biodroid.