Kingdom:
Phylum:
Dicranidae
Order:
Dicranales
Species:
novoguineensis
ID:
1196530

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Broth. & Geh.) D.H. Norris & T.J. Kop.

Source:
tro

Year:
1990

Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Fenn. 139: 21 1990

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001195868

Common Names

  • Atractylocarpus novoguineensis
  • Novoguineensis Atractylocarpus Moss
  • Novoguineensis Moss

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Description

Atractylocarpus novoguineensis (also called New Guinea Atractylocarpus, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub with long, narrow leaves. It is native to the tropical regions of New Guinea, and is typically found in moist, shady areas such as forests and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Atractylocarpus novoguineensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and can be used to create a natural, low-maintenance lawn. It can also be used to create a natural filter for water runoff.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Atractylocarpus novoguineensis has small, yellowish-green flowers that grow in clusters. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green with a single, long leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Atractylocarpus novoguineensis is a small moss species native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world. It is an easy to cultivate species that can be propagated by division of the plant or by spore sowing. It prefers moist, shady conditions and can be grown in a variety of soils. It is best to keep the soil moist but not soggy. It can also be grown in terrariums or in a greenhouse.

Where to Find Atractylocarpus novoguineensis

Atractylocarpus novoguineensis is found in wetland habitats in North America, Europe, and Asia.

Species in the Leucobryaceae family

Holomitriopsis laevifolia, Mitrobryum koelzii, Sphaerothecium phascoideum, Sphaerothecium reconditum, Sphaerothecium subchlorophyllosum, Steyermarkiella anomalodictya, Atractylocarpus alpinus, Atractylocarpus alticaulis, Atractylocarpus brasiliensis, Atractylocarpus longisetus, Atractylocarpus nanus, Atractylocarpus neocaledonicus, Atractylocarpus patagonicus, Atractylocarpus madagascariensis, Atractylocarpus novoguineensis, Atractylocarpus subporodictyon, Brothera leana, Campylopodiella himalayana, Campylopodiella flagellacea, Campylopodiella crenulata, Campylopodiella stenocarpa, Campylopodiella dorothyae, Campylopus joshii, Campylopus incurvatus, Campylopus laxoventralis, Campylopus sharpii, Campylopus acuminatus, Campylopus aemulans, Campylopus albidovirens, Campylopus ambiguus, Campylopus amboroensis, Campylopus anderssonii, Campylopus andreanus, Campylopus angustiretis, Campylopus arctocarpus, Campylopus arcuatus, Campylopus areodictyon, Campylopus argyrocaulon, Campylopus asperifolius, Campylopus atrovirens, Campylopus aureonitens, Campylopus austro-alpinus, Campylopus austrosubulatus, Campylopus bartramiaceus, Campylopus beauverdianus, Campylopus belangeri, Campylopus bicolor, Campylopus brevipilus, Campylopus brunneus, Campylopus cambouei,

References

Viktor Ferdinand Brotherus (1849-1929): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Broth.' in the authors string.
Daniel Howard Norris (1933-2017): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.H.Norris' in the authors string.
Timo Koponen (b.1939): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.J.Kop.' in the authors string.
Adalbert Geheeb (1842-1909): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Geh.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35184273: Based on data supplied by Bryonames