Archidium capense - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Dicranidae
Order:
Archidiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
capense
ID:
1192816
Status:
valid
Authors:
Hornsch.
Source:
tro
Year:
1841
Citation Micro:
Linnaea 15: 135 1841
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001192154
Common Names
- Capense Archidium
- Archidium capense
- African Archidium
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Archidium capense (also called Cape archidium, among many other common names) is a species of moss found in South Africa. It is a small, bright green moss with a soft texture, and it grows in moist, shady areas.
Uses & Benefits
Archidium capense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover in landscaping. It is also used to control erosion on slopes and in wetlands.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower of Archidium capense is small and white with yellow anthers. The seed is small and round with a hard outer shell. The seedlings are small and delicate with thin stems and small leaves.
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Archidium capense can be cultivated and propagated by division or by seed. Division is the easiest and most common way to propagate this plant. The plant can be divided in the spring or fall. Seeds can be sown in the spring in a light, well-drained soil. The seeds should be lightly covered with soil and kept moist until germination occurs.
Where to Find Archidium capense
Archidium capense can be found in the tropical rainforests of South Africa.
Archidium capense FAQ
What is the scientific name of Archidium capense?
Archidium capense
What is the common name of Archidium capense?
Capense Moss
What is the habitat of Archidium capense?
Damp, shady areas
Species in the Archidium genus
Archidium acanthophyllum, Archidium acauloides, Archidium andersonianum, Archidium dinteri, Archidium minus, Archidium muellerianum, Archidium clavatum, Archidium stellatum, Archidium alternifolium, Archidium amplexicaule, Archidium birmannicum, Archidium brevinerve, Archidium capense, Archidium cubense, Archidium donnellii, Archidium elatum, Archidium hallii, Archidium indicum, Archidium johannis-negrii, Archidium julaceum, Archidium julicaule, Archidium laterale, Archidium laxirete, Archidium microthecium, Archidium ohioense, Archidium rehmannii, Archidium rothii, Archidium subulatum, Archidium tenerrimum, Archidium minutissimum, Archidium thalliferum, Archidium wattsii, Archidium yunnanense, Archidium clarksonianum, Archidium crassicostatum, Archidium oblongifolium,
Species in the Archidiaceae family
Archidium acanthophyllum, Archidium acauloides, Archidium andersonianum, Archidium dinteri, Archidium minus, Archidium muellerianum, Archidium clavatum, Archidium stellatum, Archidium alternifolium, Archidium amplexicaule, Archidium birmannicum, Archidium brevinerve, Archidium capense, Archidium cubense, Archidium donnellii, Archidium elatum, Archidium hallii, Archidium indicum, Archidium johannis-negrii, Archidium julaceum, Archidium julicaule, Archidium laterale, Archidium laxirete, Archidium microthecium, Archidium ohioense, Archidium rehmannii, Archidium rothii, Archidium subulatum, Archidium tenerrimum, Archidium minutissimum, Archidium thalliferum, Archidium wattsii, Archidium yunnanense, Archidium clarksonianum, Archidium crassicostatum, Archidium oblongifolium,
References
Christian Friedrich Hornschuch (1793-1850): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hornsch.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35178939: Based on data supplied by Bryonames