Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Santalales
Species:
archeri
ID:
1036262

Status:
valid

Authors:
(A.C.Sm.) Kuijt

Source:
tro

Year:
2012

Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 98: 552 (2012)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001035600

Common Names

  • Archeri Peristethium
  • Peristethium Archeri
  • Archeri

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Description

Peristethium archeri (also called Peristethium, among many other common names) is a small, yellow-green moss species with a smooth texture. It is native to North America, Europe, and Asia, and is typically found in moist, shady areas such as woodlands and forests.

Uses & Benefits

Peristethium archeri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. Its leaves can be used to make tea.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Peristethium archeri has small white flowers that are clustered together in a spike. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Peristethium archeri can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist but not waterlogged. The plants should be fertilized every few weeks during the growing season.

Where to Find Peristethium archeri

Peristethium archeri is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It is typically found in dry, rocky areas and open woodlands.

Species in the Loranthaceae family

Actinanthella menyharthii, Actinanthella wyliei, Aetanthus andreanus, Aetanthus colombianus, Aetanthus coriaceus, Aetanthus dichotomus, Aetanthus engelsii, Aetanthus macranthus, Aetanthus mutisii, Aetanthus nodosus, Aetanthus ornatus, Aetanthus ovalis, Aetanthus trifolius, Aetanthus prolongatus, Aetanthus sessilifolius, Aetanthus verticillatus, Aetanthus megaphyllus, Aetanthus pascoensis, Aetanthus tachirensis, Aetanthus validus, Agelanthus atrocoronatus, Agelanthus bipartitus, Agelanthus brunneus, Agelanthus combreticola, Agelanthus copaiferae, Agelanthus crassifolius, Agelanthus deltae, Agelanthus dichrous, Agelanthus discolor, Agelanthus djurensis, Agelanthus dodonaeifolius, Agelanthus elegantulus, Agelanthus entebbensis, Agelanthus falcifolius, Agelanthus flammeus, Agelanthus fuellebornii, Agelanthus gilgii, Agelanthus glaucoviridis, Agelanthus glomeratus, Agelanthus gracilis, Agelanthus guineensis, Agelanthus henriquesii, Agelanthus heteromorphus, Agelanthus igneus, Agelanthus irangensis, Agelanthus kayseri, Agelanthus keilii, Agelanthus krausei, Agelanthus kraussianus, Agelanthus lancifolius,

References

Albert Charles Smith (1906-1999): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.C.Sm.' in the authors string.
Job Kuijt (b.1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kuijt' in the authors string.