Status:
valid
Authors:
(Schwägr.) H. Rob.
Source:
tro
Year:
1974
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 29: 118 1974
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001146727
Common Names
- Achrophyllum anomalum
- Anomalous Achrophyllum Moss
- Unusual Achrophyllum Moss
Uses & Benefits
Achrophyllum anomalum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover in landscaping. It is also used to reduce erosion on slopes and is a popular choice for rock gardens.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Achrophyllum anomalum var. pallidum (Cardot & Broth.) S. He
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Achrophyllum anomalum has small, yellow-green flowers with 6 petals. Its seeds are small, black and round. Its seedlings have a single, upright stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Achrophyllum anomalum is a small, tufted moss that grows in moist, shady areas. It is easy to propagate and cultivate, and can be grown in a variety of substrates, such as soil, peat, or sand. It prefers temperatures between 10-20°C and can tolerate a range of pH levels. It can be propagated by division or by spore sowing.
Where to Find Achrophyllum anomalum
Achrophyllum anomalum is native to the temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere, including Europe, Asia, and North America.
Species in the Achrophyllum genus
Species in the Daltoniaceae family
Achrophyllum anomalum,
Achrophyllum crassirete,
Achrophyllum haesselianum,
Achrophyllum javense,
Achrophyllum magellanicum,
Achrophyllum tenuinerve,
Achrophyllum dentatum,
Achrophyllum quadrifarium,
Adelothecium bogotense,
Beeveria distichophylloides,
Benitotania elimbata,
Bryobrothera crenulata,
Bryobrothera tambuyukonensis,
Calyptrochaeta subremotifolia,
Calyptrochaeta marginata,
Calyptrochaeta apiculata,
Calyptrochaeta asplenioides,
Calyptrochaeta enervis,
Calyptrochaeta flexicollis,
Calyptrochaeta grandiretis,
Calyptrochaeta haitensis,
Calyptrochaeta japonica,
Calyptrochaeta leptoloma,
Calyptrochaeta parviretis,
Calyptrochaeta remotifolia,
Calyptrochaeta rotundifolia,
Calyptrochaeta cristata,
Calyptrochaeta brownii,
Calyptrochaeta setigera,
Calyptrochaeta albescens,
Calyptrochaeta deflexa,
Calyptrochaeta nutans,
Calyptrochaeta odontoloma,
Calyptrochaeta isophylla,
Calyptrochaeta microblasta,
Calyptrochaeta ramosa,
Calyptrochaeta boniana,
Calyptrochaeta mollis,
Calyptrochaeta otwayensis,
Calyptrochaeta lucida,
Calyptrochaeta perlimbata,
Crosbya nervosa,
Crosbya straminea,
Daltonia apiculata,
Daltonia aristifolia,
Daltonia baldwinii,
Daltonia baumgartneri,
Daltonia bilimbata,
Daltonia brevipedunculata,
Daltonia forsythii,