Archidium yunnanense - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Dicranidae
Order:
Archidiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
yunnanense
ID:
1199637
Status:
valid
Authors:
Arts & Magill
Source:
tro
Year:
1994
Citation Micro:
J. Bryol. 18: 63. f. 1–2 1994
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001198975
Common Names
- Archidium yunnanense
- Yunnan Archidium
- Yunnan Moss
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Archidium yunnanense (also called Yunnanense Archidium, among many other common names) is a species of liverwort in the family Archidiaceae. It is found in the tropical regions of South America, Africa, and Asia. It grows in moist, shady areas, usually on the ground or on rocks.
Uses & Benefits
Archidium yunnanense is a species of moss that is used in horticulture to create a soft, green carpet. It is also used to create a natural habitat for small animals and insects.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Archidium yunnanense has small, white flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and green with a single cotyledon.
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Archidium yunnanense is a small, evergreen moss that grows in moist, shady areas. It is best propagated by division of the thalli, which can be done in spring or early summer. The thalli should be divided into small pieces and planted in a moist, well-draining soil. It can also be propagated from spores, which should be sown on a moist, sterile medium and kept in a warm, humid environment.
Where to Find Archidium yunnanense
Archidium yunnanense can be found in the mountains of Yunnan, China.
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
Robert Earle Magill (b.1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Magill' in the authors string.
Theo Albert Arts (1942-2000): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Arts' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35189373: Based on data supplied by Bryonames