Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Jungermanniales
Species:
echinatum
ID:
1200590

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Gottsche) A. Evans

Source:
tro

Year:
1934

Citation Micro:
Ann. Bryol., Suppl. 3: 147 1934

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001199928

Common Names

  • Acromastigum echinatum
  • Echinatum Acromastigum Moss
  • Acromastigum Echinatum Moss

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Description

Acromastigum echinatum (also called Acromastigum echinatum, among many other common names) is a small, thin, leafy liverwort that is found in moist, shady forests in the Northern Hemisphere. It has a bright green color and is characterized by its small, round leaves and branching stems. It is native to North America, Europe, and Asia, and is commonly found in moist, shady forests and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Acromastigum echinatum is used as an ornamental plant and is known for its ability to tolerate dry conditions. It is also used to create a natural looking landscape and can be used as a ground cover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Acromastigum echinatum has small, white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, dark brown and round. The seedlings are slender and have a single pair of leaves.

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Where to Find Acromastigum echinatum

Acromastigum echinatum can be found in moist, shady areas in North America, Europe, and Asia.

Acromastigum echinatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Acromastigum echinatum?

Acromastigum echinatum

What is the common name of Acromastigum echinatum?

Acromastigum

What type of plant is Acromastigum echinatum?

Moss

Species in the Acromastigum genus

Acromastigum anisostomum, Acromastigum bancanum, Acromastigum bifidum, Acromastigum brotheri, Acromastigum capillare, Acromastigum colensoanum, Acromastigum cunninghamii, Acromastigum echinatiforme, Acromastigum echinatum, Acromastigum exiguum, Acromastigum exile, Acromastigum filum, Acromastigum fimbriatum, Acromastigum inaequilaterum, Acromastigum integrifolium, Acromastigum laetevirens, Acromastigum linganum, Acromastigum mooreanum, Acromastigum obliquatum, Acromastigum tenax, Acromastigum verticale, Acromastigum moratii, Acromastigum pusillum, Acromastigum stellare, Acromastigum rigidum, Acromastigum subechinatiforme, Acromastigum adaptatum, Acromastigum divaricatum, Acromastigum longirete, Acromastigum fumosum, Acromastigum furcatifolium, Acromastigum herzogii, Acromastigum homodictyon, Acromastigum implexum, Acromastigum interstisiale, Acromastigum laevigatum, Acromastigum lamyi, Acromastigum leptophyllum, Acromastigum lobuliferum, Acromastigum marginatum, Acromastigum microstichum, Acromastigum prismaticale, Acromastigum stenophyllum, Acromastigum aurescens, Acromastigum caledonicum, Acromastigum carcinum, Acromastigum cavifolium, Acromastigum curtilobum,

Species in the Lepidoziaceae family

Acromastigum anisostomum, Acromastigum bancanum, Acromastigum bifidum, Acromastigum brotheri, Acromastigum capillare, Acromastigum colensoanum, Acromastigum cunninghamii, Acromastigum echinatiforme, Acromastigum echinatum, Acromastigum exiguum, Acromastigum exile, Acromastigum filum, Acromastigum fimbriatum, Acromastigum inaequilaterum, Acromastigum integrifolium, Acromastigum laetevirens, Acromastigum linganum, Acromastigum mooreanum, Acromastigum obliquatum, Acromastigum tenax, Acromastigum verticale, Acromastigum moratii, Acromastigum pusillum, Acromastigum stellare, Acromastigum rigidum, Acromastigum subechinatiforme, Acromastigum adaptatum, Acromastigum divaricatum, Acromastigum longirete, Acromastigum fumosum, Acromastigum furcatifolium, Acromastigum herzogii, Acromastigum homodictyon, Acromastigum implexum, Acromastigum interstisiale, Acromastigum laevigatum, Acromastigum lamyi, Acromastigum leptophyllum, Acromastigum lobuliferum, Acromastigum marginatum, Acromastigum microstichum, Acromastigum prismaticale, Acromastigum stenophyllum, Acromastigum aurescens, Acromastigum caledonicum, Acromastigum carcinum, Acromastigum cavifolium, Acromastigum curtilobum, Amazoopsis diplopoda, Amazoopsis gracilis,

References

Carl Moritz Gottsche (1808-1892): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gottsche' in the authors string.
Alexander William Evans (1868-1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Evans' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35190566: Based on data supplied by Bryonames