Kingdom:
Phylum:
Dicranidae
Order:
Dicranales
Species:
appressa
ID:
1192533

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hampe ex Müll. Hal.

Source:
tro

Year:
1900

Citation Micro:
Gen. Musc. Frond. 318 1900

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001191871

Common Names

  • Aongstroemia appressa
  • Appressa aongstroemia
  • Appressa moss

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Description

Aongstroemia appressa (also called 'Appressed Aongstroemia', among many other common names) is a small shrub or tree that grows up to 4 meters in height. It is native to the southern Andes in Argentina and Chile. It is found in dry, rocky, and sandy soils in high-altitude areas.

Uses & Benefits

Aongstroemia appressa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover in areas with low traffic. It is also used to create green roofs and to stabilize soil on slopes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Aongstroemia appressa is a white or pinkish-white, with a yellow throat. The seed is a small, dark brown, round, and slightly flattened. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single pair of cotyledons.

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Where to Find Aongstroemia appressa

Aongstroemia appressa can be found in South America.

References

Georg Ernst Ludwig Hampe (1795-1880): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hampe' in the authors string.
Karl Müller (1818-1899): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Müll.Hal.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35178571: Based on data supplied by Bryonames