Status: Native
Synonyms:
Ptychomitrium leibergii Best
Ptychomitrium sinense is an arid lower elevation acrocarpous moss. The lanceolate leaves have cells that are not papillose, bulging or prorate. The cells are smooth and quadrate. The base is not sheathing. The most striking features of Ptychomitrium sinense are the curled/circinate appearance when dry and the multiple bistratose streaks on the lamina. These streaks appear as dark green markings against a lighter green background. P. sinense is found in arid desert areas at lower elevation in shade.
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Ptychomitrium sinense, photo Jason Brooks (with Russ Kleinman, Kelly Allred, & John Brinda), Hidalgo Cty., Diamond A (old Gray) Ranch, Indian Creek, April 15, 2019
Ptychomitrium sinense, photomicrograph of habit, photo Russ Kleinman, Kelly Allred, Jason Brooks & John Brinda, Hidalgo Cty., Animas Mtns., Indian Creek, April 3, 2019
Ptychomitrium sinense, 3x macro wet, photo Russ Kleinman, Kelly Allred, Karen Beckenbach & Karen Blisard, Hidalgo Cty., Peloncillo Mtns., Owl Canyon, February 26, 2014
Ptychomitrium sinense, 4x macro dry with curled/circinate appearance, photo Russ Kleinman, Kelly Allred, Karen Beckenbach & Karen Blisard, Hidalgo Cty., Peloncillo Mtns., Owl Canyon, February 26, 2014
Ptychomitrium sinense, 40x photomicrograph of leaf with obvious bistratose streaks, photo Russ Kleinman, Kelly Allred, Karen Beckenbach & Karen Blisard, Hidalgo Cty., Peloncillo Mtns., Owl Canyon, February 26, 2014
Ptychomitrium sinense,40x photomicrograph of leaf with obvious bistratose streaks, photo Russ Kleinman, Kelly Allred, Karen Beckenbach & Karen Blisard, Hidalgo Cty., Peloncillo Mtns., Owl Canyon, February 26, 2014
Ptychomitrium sinense, 100x photomicrograph of leaf tip, photo Russ Kleinman, Kelly Allred, Karen Beckenbach & Karen Blisard, Hidalgo Cty., Peloncillo Mtns., Owl Canyon, February 26, 2014
Ptychomitrium sinense, 100x photomicrograph of mid leaf, photo Russ Kleinman, Kelly Allred, Karen Beckenbach & Karen Blisard, Hidalgo Cty., Peloncillo Mtns., Owl Canyon, February 26, 2014
Ptychomitrium sinense, 100x photomicrograph of leaf base, photo Russ Kleinman, Kelly Allred, Karen Beckenbach & Karen Blisard, Hidalgo Cty., Peloncillo Mtns., Owl Canyon, February 26, 2014
Ptychomitrium sinense, photomicrograph of leaf cross section with multiple bistratose areas, photo Russ Kleinman, Kelly Allred, & Karen Blisard, Hidalgo Cty., Peloncillo Mtns., Granite Gap, January 19, 2025
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Ptychomitrium sinense, 400x photomicrograph of costa with 2 stereid bands, photo Russ Kleinman, Kelly Allred, Karen Beckenbach & Karen Blisard, Hidalgo Cty., Peloncillo Mtns., Owl Canyon, February 26, 2014
Ptychomitrium sinense, 400x photomicrograph of costa with 2 stereid bands, photo Russ Kleinman, Kelly Allred, Karen Beckenbach & Karen Blisard, Hidalgo Cty., Peloncillo Mtns., Owl Canyon, February 26, 2014
Ptychomitrium sinense, 200x photomicrograph of leaf cross sections with bistratose areas and margins, photo Russ Kleinman, Kelly Allred, Karen Beckenbach & Karen Blisard, Hidalgo Cty., Peloncillo Mtns., Owl Canyon, February 26, 2014
Ptychomitrium sinense, 200x photomicrograph of leaf cross sections with bistratose areas and margins, photo Russ Kleinman, Kelly Allred, Karen Beckenbach & Karen Blisard, Hidalgo Cty., Peloncillo Mtns., Owl Canyon, February 26, 2014
Ptychomitrium sinense, 400x photomicrograph of archegonium, photo Russ Kleinman, Kelly Allred, Karen Beckenbach & Karen Blisard, Hidalgo Cty., Peloncillo Mtns., Owl Canyon, February 26, 2014
Ptychomitrium sinense, photomicrograph of sporophytes with mitrate calyptrae, photo Russ Kleinman, Kelly Allred, Jason Brooks & John Brinda, Hidalgo Cty., Animas Mtns., Indian Creek , April 3, 2019
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