Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Jungermanniales
Species:
verticale
ID:
1200625

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Steph.) E.A. Hodgs.

Source:
tro

Year:
1954

Citation Micro:
Trans. Roy. Soc. New Zealand 82: 18 1954

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001199963

Common Names

  • Acromastigum verticale
  • Upright Moss
  • Upright Liverwort

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Description

Acromastigum verticale (also called Vertical Acromastigum, among many other common names) is a small moss with a creeping stem and small, bright green, ovate leaves. It is native to the tropical regions of South America and is found in humid, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Acromastigum verticale is used as an ornamental plant in aquariums and ponds. It is also used to filter water and remove pollutants from the water.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Acromastigum verticale is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acromastigum verticale can be propagated by spores or by division of the plant. It prefers moist, shady conditions and should be grown in a well-draining soil. It should be fertilized regularly with a balanced fertilizer and watered regularly. It is also important to keep the soil slightly acidic.

Where to Find Acromastigum verticale

Acromastigum verticale is native to North America.

Acromastigum verticale FAQ

What is the scientific name of Acromastigum verticale?

Acromastigum verticale

What is the common name of Acromastigum verticale?

Verticale moss

What type of plant is Acromastigum verticale?

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

Eliza Amy Hodgson (1888-1983): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.A.Hodgs.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35190611: Based on data supplied by Bryonames