Calliergon aftonianum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
aftonianum
ID:
1178327
Status:
valid
Authors:
Steere
Source:
tro
Year:
1942
Citation Micro:
Pap. Michigan Acad. Sci. 27: 85. 3 f. 1–2 1942
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001177665
Common Names
- Calliergon aftonianum
- Aftonianum Moss
- Afton's Calliergon
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesUses & Benefits
Calliergon aftonianum has been used in the past as a source of food and medicine. It is also used in landscaping and as an ornamental plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Calliergon aftonianum has small, yellowish-green flowers and small, white, egg-shaped seeds. The seedlings are reddish-brown and have a single, long, narrow leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Calliergon aftonianum can be propagated by division of the rhizomes or by spore sowing. It prefers moist, acidic soils and can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It should be kept moist but not overly wet.
Where to Find Calliergon aftonianum
Calliergon aftonianum can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.
Calliergon aftonianum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Calliergon aftonianum?
Calliergon aftonianum
What is the common name of Calliergon aftonianum?
Afton Hair-moss
What type of habitat does Calliergon aftonianum prefer?
Calliergon aftonianum prefers moist, acidic habitats such as bogs and fens.
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
William Campbell Steere (1907-1989): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Steere' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35153381: Based on data supplied by Bryonames