Kingdom:
Phylum:
Andreaeopsida
Order:
Andreaeales
Genus:
Species:
remotifolia
ID:
1149274

Status:
valid

Authors:
Dusén

Source:
tro

Year:
1903

Citation Micro:
Arkiv för Botanik 1: 455. 1903

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001148612

Common Names

  • Andreaea Remotifolia
  • Remotifolia Moss
  • Remotifolia Rock Moss

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Description

Andreaea remotifolia (also called Andreaea remotifolia, among many other common names) is a species of moss native to Europe, Asia, and North America. It grows in moist, shady habitats, and has an upright, tufted habit. Its leaves are dark green, and its stems are typically up to 10 cm tall.

Uses & Benefits

Andreaea remotifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used as a soil stabilizer in areas prone to erosion.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Andreaea remotifolia has small, yellow-green flowers and small, black seeds. Its seedlings are small and yellow-green in color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Andreaea remotifolia is a species of moss native to Europe and North America. It grows in moist, shady areas and prefers acidic soils. It can be propagated by division or by spore sowing. Division is best done in the spring or fall when the plant is actively growing. Spore sowing is best done in the spring when the temperature is between 10-20°C (50-68°F). The spores should be sown on a moist, sterile medium and kept in a humid environment until germination occurs.

Where to Find Andreaea remotifolia

Andreaea remotifolia can be found in the Northern Hemisphere, in Europe, Asia, and North America.

Species in the Andreaea genus

Andreaea bistratosa, Andreaea urophylla, Andreaea acuminata, Andreaea acutifolia, Andreaea alpina, Andreaea amblyophylla, Andreaea angustifolia, Andreaea appendiculata, Andreaea arachnoidea, Andreaea aterrima, Andreaea australis, Andreaea barbuloides, Andreaea blyttii, Andreaea borbonica, Andreaea camerunensis, Andreaea clavata, Andreaea cucullata, Andreaea densifolia, Andreaea depressinervis, Andreaea dissitifolia, Andreaea erythrodictyon, Andreaea eximia, Andreaea firma, Andreaea flabellata, Andreaea flexuosa, Andreaea fragilis, Andreaea frigida, Andreaea gainii, Andreaea heinemannii, Andreaea huttonii, Andreaea indica, Andreaea javanica, Andreaea karsteniana, Andreaea kilimandscharica, Andreaea laticuspis, Andreaea laxifolia, Andreaea leiophylla, Andreaea lorentziana, Andreaea marginata, Andreaea microvaginata, Andreaea mildbraedii, Andreaea morrisonensis, Andreaea mutabilis, Andreaea nana, Andreaea naumannii, Andreaea nitida, Andreaea nivalis, Andreaea opaca, Andreaea pachyphylla, Andreaea parallela,

Species in the Andreaeaceae family

Andreaea bistratosa, Andreaea urophylla, Andreaea acuminata, Andreaea acutifolia, Andreaea alpina, Andreaea amblyophylla, Andreaea angustifolia, Andreaea appendiculata, Andreaea arachnoidea, Andreaea aterrima, Andreaea australis, Andreaea barbuloides, Andreaea blyttii, Andreaea borbonica, Andreaea camerunensis, Andreaea clavata, Andreaea cucullata, Andreaea densifolia, Andreaea depressinervis, Andreaea dissitifolia, Andreaea erythrodictyon, Andreaea eximia, Andreaea firma, Andreaea flabellata, Andreaea flexuosa, Andreaea fragilis, Andreaea frigida, Andreaea gainii, Andreaea heinemannii, Andreaea huttonii, Andreaea indica, Andreaea javanica, Andreaea karsteniana, Andreaea kilimandscharica, Andreaea laticuspis, Andreaea laxifolia, Andreaea leiophylla, Andreaea lorentziana, Andreaea marginata, Andreaea microvaginata, Andreaea mildbraedii, Andreaea morrisonensis, Andreaea mutabilis, Andreaea nana, Andreaea naumannii, Andreaea nitida, Andreaea nivalis, Andreaea opaca, Andreaea pachyphylla, Andreaea parallela,

References

Per Karl Hjalmar Dusén (1855-1926): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dusén' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35103771: Based on data supplied by Bryonames