Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Species:
fortunei
ID:
1149096

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mitt.

Source:
tro

Year:
1865

Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 8: 152 1865

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001148434

Common Names

  • Anacamptodon fortunei
  • Fortune's Anacamptodon
  • Fortune's Anacamptodon Moss

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Uses & Benefits

Anacamptodon fortunei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a groundcover in areas with dry, sandy soils.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Anacamptodon fortunei var. urceolatus (Dixon) Wijk & Margad.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: small, white or pinkish flowers, Seed: small, black, triangular-shaped seeds, Seedlings: small, oval-shaped leaves, with a reddish tinge.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Anacamptodon fortunei can be propagated by division of the rhizomes, or by seed. The rhizomes should be divided in the spring or fall, and the divisions should be planted at the same depth as the parent plant. Seeds should be sown in the spring, in a light, sandy soil, and lightly covered. The seedlings should be kept moist until established.

Where to Find Anacamptodon fortunei

Anacamptodon fortunei can be found in South Africa.

Species in the Amblystegiaceae family

Tomentypnum nitens, Tomentypnum falcifolium, Tomentypnum involutum, Tomentypnum vittii, Amblystegium arvernense, Amblystegium glaziovii, Amblystegium serpens, Amblystegium sparsile, Amblystegium speirophyllum, Amblystegium subulatum, Amblystegium tenuifolium, Amblystegium chalaropelma, Amblystegium patenti-flexuosum, Amblystegium stricto-serpens, Amblystegium camisassae, Amblystegium calcareum, Amblystegium pseudosubtile, Anacamptodon africanus, Anacamptodon amblystegioides, Anacamptodon cubensis, Anacamptodon fortunei, Anacamptodon latidens, Anacamptodon splachnoides, Anacamptodon validinervis, Anacamptodon wattsii, Anacamptodon compactus, Anacamptodon marginatus, Anacamptodon minimus, Anacamptodon kamchaticus, Anacamptodon touwii, Bryostreimannia turgida, Campylium squarrosulum, Campylium amblystegioides, Campylium annamense, Campylium chrysophyllum, Campylium glaucocarpoides, Campylium insubricum, Campylium stellatum, Campylium zemliae, Campylium gollanii, Campylium longicuspis, Campylium laxifolium, Campylium protensum, Campylium bambergeri, Campylium hylocomioides, Conardia compacta, Cratoneuron filicinum, Cratoneuron curvicaule, Cratoneuropsis relaxa, Cratoneuropsis chilensis,

References

William Mitten (1819-1906): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mitt.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35103495: Based on data supplied by Bryonames