Kingdom:
Phylum:
Dicranidae
Order:
Dicranales
Species:
asperum
ID:
1195411

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Mitt.) L.T. Ellis

Source:
tro

Year:
1985

Citation Micro:
Lindbergia 11: 32 1985

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001194749

Common Names

  • Exostratum asperum
  • Rough Exostratum Moss
  • Rough Moss

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Description

Exostratum asperum (also called Rough Exostratum Moss, among many other common names) is a moss species found in North America, Europe, and Asia. It is a small, delicate moss with a pale green color and a forked branching pattern. It is found in moist, shady areas, such as woodlands, forests, and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Exostratum asperum is a species of moss that is commonly used as a decorative element in gardens and flower beds. It is also used as a soil stabilizer and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Exostratum asperum has yellow flowers with brown centers. Its seeds are small and oval-shaped. The seedlings are thin and have two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Exostratum asperum is a species of moss that can be propagated through spore dispersal. It prefers moist, shady environments and can be cultivated in a potting mix or soil. It can also be propagated through division of the plant.

Where to Find Exostratum asperum

Exostratum asperum is found in the Mediterranean region.

Species in the Calymperaceae family

Arthrocormus schimperi, Calymperes robinsonii, Calymperes rubiginosum, Calymperes aeruginosum, Calymperes afzelii, Calymperes beccarii, Calymperes boulayi, Calymperes couguiense, Calymperes crassinerve, Calymperes erosum, Calymperes fasciculatum, Calymperes graeffeanum, Calymperes guildingii, Calymperes guineense, Calymperes hispidum, Calymperes levyanum, Calymperes linearifolium, Calymperes lonchophyllum, Calymperes loucoubense, Calymperes mangalorense, Calymperes moluccense, Calymperes motleyi, Calymperes nanum, Calymperes nicaraguense, Calymperes othmeri, Calymperes palisotii, Calymperes pallidum, Calymperes pintasii, Calymperes platyloma, Calymperes porrectum, Calymperes pungens, Calymperes schmidtii, Calymperes serratum, Calymperes smithii, Calymperes strictifolium, Calymperes subintegrum, Calymperes subserratum, Calymperes tahitense, Calymperes tenerum, Calymperes thomeanum, Calymperes venezuelanum, Calymperes bartramii, Calymperes noakhalense, Calymperes mitrafugax, Calymperes boninense, Calymperes norkettii, Calymperes woodii, Calymperes serratioides, Exodictyon dentatum, Exodictyon incrassatum,

References

William Mitten (1819-1906): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mitt.' in the authors string.
Len Thomas Ellis (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.T.Ellis' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35182747: Based on data supplied by Bryonames