Description
Anomobryum polymorphum (also called Polymorphous moss, among many other common names) is a species of moss in the family Anomobryaceae. It is a small, tufted moss with stems up to 5 cm long. It has a cosmopolitan distribution, occurring in Europe, Asia, North and South America, Africa, and Australia. It is found in a variety of habitats, including grasslands, open woodlands, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Anomobryum polymorphum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for the creation of crafts and decorations. It is also used medicinally to treat various ailments, including fever, colds, and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Anomobryum polymorphum has small, yellow-green flowers with a single stamen. The seeds are small, brown and round, and the seedlings are small, green and have a single leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cultivation and propagation of Anomobryum polymorphum can be done by sowing spores on a moistened soil surface, or by division of larger clumps. The spores should be sown in spring or early summer. Propagation by division can be done in spring or autumn. The divisions should be planted directly into their permanent positions.