Anastrophyllum assimile - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Jungermanniales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
assimile
ID:
1196652
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Mitt.) Steph.
Source:
tro
Year:
1893
Citation Micro:
Hedwigia 32: 140 1893
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001195990
Common Names
- Anastrophyllum assimile
- Assimile Anastrophyllum
- Assimile Moss
- Assimile Leaf Moss
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Anastrophyllum assimile (also called Assimilated Anastrophyllum, among many other common names) is a moss species in the family Pottiaceae. It is a small, yellow-green to yellow-brown moss with a smooth and glossy surface. It is native to Europe, and is found in moist, shady habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Anastrophyllum assimile is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used for erosion control and as a soil stabilizer.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Anastrophyllum assimile has small, yellow-green flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small, with a single leaf and a single root.
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Cultivation and propagation of Anastrophyllum assimile: Anastrophyllum assimile is a small, moss-like liverwort that grows in moist, shady areas. It can be propagated by spore dispersal or by division of the plant. To propagate by spore dispersal, collect the spores and sow them on a moist, sterile medium. To propagate by division, carefully separate the plant into two or more parts and replant in moist, shady areas.
Where to Find Anastrophyllum assimile
Anastrophyllum assimile is found in the southeastern United States, including Alabama, Georgia, and Florida.
Species in the Anastrophyllum genus
Anastrophyllum assimile, Anastrophyllum donnianum, Anastrophyllum michauxii, Anastrophyllum auritum, Anastrophyllum stellatum, Anastrophyllum tubulosum, Anastrophyllum piligerum, Anastrophyllum ciliatum, Anastrophyllum esenbeckii, Anastrophyllum joergensenii, Anastrophyllum nigrescens, Anastrophyllum ellipticum, Anastrophyllum squarrosum, Anastrophyllum alpinum, Anastrophyllum divergens, Anastrophyllum fissum, Anastrophyllum obtusum,
Species in the Anastrophyllaceae family
Anastrepta orcadensis, Anastrophyllum assimile, Anastrophyllum donnianum, Anastrophyllum michauxii, Anastrophyllum auritum, Anastrophyllum stellatum, Anastrophyllum tubulosum, Anastrophyllum piligerum, Anastrophyllum ciliatum, Anastrophyllum esenbeckii, Anastrophyllum joergensenii, Anastrophyllum nigrescens, Anastrophyllum ellipticum, Anastrophyllum squarrosum, Anastrophyllum alpinum, Anastrophyllum divergens, Anastrophyllum fissum, Anastrophyllum obtusum, Barbilophozia barbata, Barbilophozia hatcheri, Barbilophozia lycopodioides, Barbilophozia rubescens, Barbilophozia sudetica, Biantheridion undulifolium, Chandonanthus squarrosus, Crossocalyx hellerianus, Crossocalyx tenuis, Gymnocolea inflata, Hamatostrepta concinna, Hattoria yakushimensis, Isopaches bicrenatus, Isopaches decolorans, Isopaches alboviridis, Isopaches pumicicola, Neoorthocaulis attenuatus, Neoorthocaulis binsteadii, Neoorthocaulis floerkei, Neoorthocaulis hyperboreus, Orthocaulis atlanticus, Orthocaulis cavifolius, Plicanthus giganteus, Plicanthus hirtellus, Plicanthus birmensis, Plicanthus difficilis, Schljakovia kunzeana, Schljakovianthus quadrilobus, Sphenolobopsis pearsonii, Sphenolobus minutus, Sphenolobus saxicola, Sphenolobus austroamericanus,
References
William Jackson Hooker (1785-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35184430: Based on data supplied by Bryonames