Kingdom:
Phylum:
Bryanae
Order:
Bryales
Family:
Species:
polysetum
ID:
1195793

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.J. Shaw

Source:
tro

Year:
1986

Citation Micro:
J. Bryol. 14: 99. f. 1 1986

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001195131

Common Names

  • Anomobryum polysetum
  • Polysetum's Anomobryum
  • Forked Anomobryum

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Description

Anomobryum polysetum (also called Polysetous Anomobryum, among many other common names) is a species of moss in the family Anomobryaceae. It is found in the northern hemisphere, including Europe, Asia, and North America. This species is found in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Anomobryum polysetum is used as an ornamental plant in flower beds and as a ground cover in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Anomobryum polysetum are small and white, with a yellow center. The seed is a small, round, dark brown seed. The seedlings are small and have a single, thin stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Anomobryum polysetum is a small, evergreen moss that grows in clumps. It prefers moist, shady areas and is tolerant of a wide range of soil types. It can be propagated by division or by spore sowing. Division is best done in the spring or fall when the plant is actively growing. Spore sowing is best done in the spring or summer when the temperatures are warmer. The spores should be sown on a moist, well-drained medium and kept in a warm, humid environment until germination occurs.

Where to Find Anomobryum polysetum

Anomobryum polysetum is found in wetland habitats in Europe and North America.

Anomobryum polysetum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Anomobryum polysetum?

Anomobryum polysetum

What type of plant is Anomobryum polysetum?

A moss

What is the common name of Anomobryum polysetum?

Slender-leaved moss

Species in the Anomobryum genus

Anomobryum angustirete, Anomobryum brachymenioides, Anomobryum brachymeniopsis, Anomobryum bulbiferum, Anomobryum clavicaule, Anomobryum compressulum, Anomobryum conicum, Anomobryum cygnicollum, Anomobryum filinerve, Anomobryum humillimum, Anomobryum julaceum, Anomobryum laceratum, Anomobryum lusitanicum, Anomobryum nitidum, Anomobryum obtusatissimum, Anomobryum orbiculatum, Anomobryum pellucidum, Anomobryum perimbricatum, Anomobryum polymorphum, Anomobryum prostratum, Anomobryum pycnobaseum, Anomobryum robustum, Anomobryum schmidii, Anomobryum semiovatum, Anomobryum semireticulatum, Anomobryum soquense, Anomobryum subnitidum, Anomobryum werthii, Anomobryum yasudae, Anomobryum parvifolium, Anomobryum worthleyi, Anomobryum albo-imbricatum, Anomobryum hyalinum, Anomobryum ochianum, Anomobryum ochii, Anomobryum sharpii, Anomobryum tereticaule, Anomobryum polysetum, Anomobryum steerei, Anomobryum minutirete, Anomobryum drakensbergense, Anomobryum concinnatum, Anomobryum notarisii,

Species in the Bryaceae family

Acidodontium exaltatum, Acidodontium heteroneuron, Acidodontium lonchotrachylon, Acidodontium longifolium, Acidodontium megalocarpum, Acidodontium pallidum, Acidodontium ramicola, Acidodontium rhamphostegium, Acidodontium seminerve, Acidodontium sprucei, Acidodontium subrotundum, Acidodontium trachyticola, Acidodontium integrifolium, Acidodontium lanceolatifolium, Anomobryum angustirete, Anomobryum brachymenioides, Anomobryum brachymeniopsis, Anomobryum bulbiferum, Anomobryum clavicaule, Anomobryum compressulum, Anomobryum conicum, Anomobryum cygnicollum, Anomobryum filinerve, Anomobryum humillimum, Anomobryum julaceum, Anomobryum laceratum, Anomobryum lusitanicum, Anomobryum nitidum, Anomobryum obtusatissimum, Anomobryum orbiculatum, Anomobryum pellucidum, Anomobryum perimbricatum, Anomobryum polymorphum, Anomobryum prostratum, Anomobryum pycnobaseum, Anomobryum robustum, Anomobryum schmidii, Anomobryum semiovatum, Anomobryum semireticulatum, Anomobryum soquense, Anomobryum subnitidum, Anomobryum werthii, Anomobryum yasudae, Anomobryum parvifolium, Anomobryum worthleyi, Anomobryum albo-imbricatum, Anomobryum hyalinum, Anomobryum ochianum, Anomobryum ochii, Anomobryum sharpii,

References

Arthur Jonathan Shaw (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.J.Shaw' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35183322: Based on data supplied by Bryonames