Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
armoricum
ID:
1185227

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Brid.) Wijk & Margad.

Source:
tro

Year:
1961

Citation Micro:
Taxon 10: 24 1961

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001184565

Common Names

  • Armoricum Moss
  • Hyocomium armoricum
  • Armoricum

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Description

Hyocomium armoricum (also called Armorican Hyocomium, among many other common names) is a species of moss in the family Amblystegiaceae. It is a small, delicate moss with a yellowish-green color. It is native to North America, Europe, and Asia, and is found in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Hyocomium armoricum is used in the textile industry as a source of natural fibers and as a soil stabilizer.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: small, yellow-green, and have a distinctively long, slender perianth. Seed: small, dark brown, and oblong. Seedlings: have a single, long, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hyocomium armoricum is propagated by spore sowing. The spores are sown on a moist substrate and kept in a warm and humid environment. The spores will germinate and form a protonema, which will then develop into a mature plant. The plants can also be propagated by division of the rhizomes.

Where to Find Hyocomium armoricum

Hyocomium armoricum can be found in Europe.

Hyocomium armoricum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hyocomium armoricum?

Hyocomium armoricum

What type of plant is Hyocomium armoricum?

A moss

Where does Hyocomium armoricum grow?

It grows in moist, shady areas

Species in the Hyocomium genus

Species in the Myuriaceae family

Andoa berthelotiana, Ctenidium capillifolium, Ctenidium ceylanicum, Ctenidium elegantulum, Ctenidium hastile, Ctenidium luzonense, Ctenidium lychnites, Ctenidium malacobolum, Ctenidium malacodes, Ctenidium molluscum, Ctenidium percrassum, Ctenidium plumicaule, Ctenidium polychaetum, Ctenidium pubescens, Ctenidium pulchellum, Ctenidium serratifolium, Ctenidium stellulatum, Ctenidium homalophyllum, Ctenidium pinnatum, Ctenidium schofieldii, Ctenidium novoguineense, Ctenidium andoi, Ctenidium floribundarioides, Ctenidium subrectifolium, Hyocomium armoricum, Eumyurium sinicum, Myurium borii, Myurium hochstetteri, Myurium perplexum, Myurium acuminatum, Myurium alaris, Oedicladium praenitens, Oedicladium quinquefarium, Oedicladium subnitens, Oedicladium tortifolium, Oedicladium serricuspe, Oedicladium fragile, Oedicladium involutaceum, Oedicladium rufescens, Palisadula chrysophylla, Palisadula katoi,

References

Samuel Elisée Bridel-Brideri (1762-1828): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Brid.' in the authors string.
Wim D. Margadant (1916-1997): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Margad.' in the authors string.
Roelof van der Wijk (1895-1981): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wijk' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35164833: Based on data supplied by Bryonames