About Ptilidium pulcherrimum (Weber) Vain.
Nomenclature
Ptilidium pulcherrimum (Weber) Vain. is a leafy liverwort.
Coloration and Leaf Margins
It shows coloration ranging from reddish to yellowish-green, and has distinct deeply divided leaf margins.
Growth Form and Branching Pattern
This species grows in dense patches that lie close to tree bark, and has a pinnate branching growth pattern.
Stem and Leaf Dimensions
Its stems are usually hidden by overlapping leaves; individual leaves measure 1.8 mm (0.07 in) wide and 1.4 mm (0.06 in) long.
Habitat
This liverwort most commonly grows on the trunks or branches of living trees and shrubs, but it can also be found growing on fallen logs or boulders.
