Calliergon acuminatum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
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Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
acuminatum
ID:
1183613
Status:
valid
Authors:
Broth. ex Ihsiba
Source:
tro
Year:
1929
Citation Micro:
Cat. Mosses Japan 211 1929
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001182951
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Calliergon acuminatum (also called Acuminate Calliergon, among many other common names) is a species of moss in the family Amblystegiaceae. It is a small, yellow-green moss with a short, thick stem and a single, erect, branched stem. It is native to Europe, Asia, and North America, and is found in moist, shady habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Calliergon acuminatum is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as it is a low-maintenance plant that is easy to care for. It can also be used as a ground cover to help prevent soil erosion.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Calliergon acuminatum is a small, yellowish-green spikelet with a single floret. The seed is a small, dark brown, oblong grain. The seedlings are small, with a single leaf and a short stem.
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Calliergon acuminatum can be found in the western United States, from California to Colorado.
Calliergon acuminatum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Calliergon acuminatum?
Calliergon acuminatum
What is the common name of Calliergon acuminatum?
Acuminate feather-moss
What type of plant is Calliergon acuminatum?
Moss
Species in the Calliergon genus
Species in the Calliergonaceae family
Sarmentypnum sarmentosum, Sarmentypnum exannulatum, Sarmentypnum procerum, Sarmentypnum pseudosarmentosum, Sarmentypnum trichophyllum, Sarmentypnum tundrae, Calliergon cordifolium, Calliergon diluvianum, Calliergon giganteum, Calliergon megalophyllum, Calliergon orbicularicordatum, Calliergon richardsonii, Calliergon acuminatum, Calliergon aftonianum, Calliergon hansenae, Calliergon kayianum, Loeskypnum badium, Loeskypnum wickesii, Straminergon stramineum, Warnstorfia pseudostraminea, Warnstorfia fluitans, Warnstorfia kurilensis, Warnstorfia fontinaliopsis,
References
Viktor Ferdinand Brotherus (1849-1929): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Broth.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35161767: Based on data supplied by Bryonames