Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hookeriales
Species:
pygmaeum
ID:
1202863

Status:
valid

Authors:
W.R. Buck

Source:
tro

Year:
1998

Citation Micro:
Mem. New York Bot. Gard. 82: 48. pl. 16: f. 9–14 1998

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001202201

Common Names

  • Actinodontium pygmaeum
  • Pygmaeum Actinodontium Moss
  • Pygmaeum Actinodontium

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Description

Actinodontium pygmaeum (also called Pygmy Actinodontium, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen moss with a tufted growth form. It is native to the tropical regions of Africa, Asia, and the Americas. It typically grows in moist and shady areas, such as in forests and on rocks.

Uses & Benefits

Actinodontium pygmaeum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It has a low-growing habit and can be used to cover large areas. It is also used in erosion control and for soil stabilization.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Actinodontium pygmaeum has small, yellowish-green flowers that grow in clusters. The seeds are small, black, and club-shaped in shape. The seedlings are small and delicate, with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Actinodontium pygmaeum is a species of aquatic moss that can be propagated by division of the plant. It can be cultivated in moist, shady areas in the garden or in a container with a moist, well-draining soil. It should be kept in a cool, moist environment and should be watered regularly.

Where to Find Actinodontium pygmaeum

Actinodontium pygmaeum can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of South America, including Venezuela, Colombia, and Brazil.

Species in the Pilotrichaceae family

Amblytropis hispidula, Amblytropis setosa, Actinodontium adscendens, Actinodontium dusenii, Actinodontium rhaphidostegum, Actinodontium sprucei, Actinodontium streptopogoneum, Actinodontium pygmaeum, Brymela angustiretis, Brymela complanata, Brymela crosbyi, Brymela laevinervis, Brymela tutezona, Brymela acuminata, Brymela cuspidata, Brymela fissidentoides, Brymela fluminensis, Brymela obtusifolia, Brymela parkeriana, Brymela rugulosa, Brymela websteri, Brymela cavifolia, Callicostella callicostelloides, Callicostella africana, Callicostella apophysata, Callicostella armata, Callicostella ascensionis, Callicostella attenuata, Callicostella beccariana, Callicostella belangeriana, Callicostella bernoullii, Callicostella bisexualis, Callicostella brevipes, Callicostella caledonica, Callicostella campbelliana, Callicostella chevalieri, Callicostella chionophylla, Callicostella chlorina, Callicostella chloroneura, Callicostella circinata, Callicostella constricta, Callicostella cruegeri, Callicostella daltoniaecarpa, Callicostella depressa, Callicostella disticha, Callicostella eberhardtiana, Callicostella emarginatula, Callicostella erosotruncata, Callicostella fallax, Callicostella fissidentella,

References

William Russel Buck (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.R.Buck' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35201315: Based on data supplied by Bryonames