Kingdom:
Phylum:
Bryanae
Order:
Aulacomniales
Species:
heterostichum
ID:
1193137

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hedw.) Bruch & Schimp.

Source:
tro

Year:
1841

Citation Micro:
Bryol. Eur. 4: 215. 403 (fasc. 10 Monogr. 7. 1) 1841

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001192475

Common Names

  • Aulacomnium heterostichum
  • Heterostichum Aulacomnium Moss
  • Heterostichum Fork-Moss

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Description

Aulacomnium heterostichum (also called Heterostichous Aulacomnium, among many other common names) is a species of moss found in South America. It is a small, bright green moss with a tufted growth form. It grows in moist, shady habitats such as on rocks, tree trunks, and soil.

Uses & Benefits

Aulacomnium heterostichum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used to stabilize soil and for erosion control on slopes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Aulacomnium heterostichum has small, yellow-green flowers that are borne in a spike-like inflorescence. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Where to Find Aulacomnium heterostichum

Aulacomnium heterostichum can be found in North America, Europe, and Asia.

References

Johann Hedwig (1730-1799): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hedw.' in the authors string.
Wilhelm Philippe Schimper (1808-1880): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schimp.' in the authors string.
Philipp Bruch (1781-1847): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bruch' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35179362: Based on data supplied by Bryonames