Kingdom:
Phylum:
Polytrichopsida
Order:
Polytrichales
Species:
compressa
ID:
1170617

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hook. f. & Wilson) G.L. Sm.

Source:
tro

Year:
1969

Citation Micro:
Bulletin of the Torrey Botanical Club 96: 62. 1969

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001169955

Common Names

  • Atrichopsis compressa
  • Compressa Moss
  • Compressa Mossy Moss

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Description

Atrichopsis compressa (also called 'Compressed Atrichopsis', among many other common names) is a small, tufted moss found in the Northern Hemisphere. It has a bright green color and is composed of small, densely packed leaves. It is native to parts of North America, Europe, and Asia, and can be found in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Atrichopsis compressa is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, headache, and diarrhea. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Atrichopsis compressa is a small, white, star-shaped flower with 6 petals. The seed is a small, brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, long, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Atrichopsis compressa is a small, tufted moss that prefers moist, shady locations. It can be propagated through division of the tufts or by spore. Spores should be sown on a moist, sterile medium and kept in a humid environment until germination occurs.

Where to Find Atrichopsis compressa

Atrichopsis compressa can be found in wetland habitats in North America, Europe, and Asia.

Species in the Polytrichaceae family

Alophosia azorica, Atrichopsis compressa, Atrichopsis angulata, Atrichopsis australis, Atrichopsis bellii, Atrichopsis capensis, Atrichopsis crispula, Atrichopsis erosa, Atrichopsis laxifolia, Atrichopsis mexicana, Atrichopsis minima, Atrichopsis tapes, Atrichopsis tenuirostris, Atrichopsis tetragona, Atrichopsis trichodon, Atrichopsis tristaniensis, Atrichum cylindricum, Atrichum altecristatum, Atrichum longifolium, Atrichum androgynum, Atrichum angustatum, Atrichum crispulum, Atrichum crispum, Atrichum flavisetum, Atrichum muelleri, Atrichum oerstedianum, Atrichum polycarpum, Atrichum rhystophyllum, Atrichum selwynii, Atrichum subserratum, Atrichum tenellum, Atrichum undulatum, Atrichum yakushimense, Atrichum laoshanense, Bartramiopsis lescurii, Dawsonia beccarii, Dawsonia gigantea, Dawsonia grandis, Dawsonia insignis, Dawsonia lativaginata, Dawsonia longiseta, Dawsonia papuana, Dawsonia polytrichoides, Dawsonia pullei, Dawsonia superba, Dendroligotrichum tongariroense, Dendroligotrichum dendroides, Dendroligotrichum squamosum, Hebantia rigida, Itatiella ulei,

References

Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.
William Wilson (1799-1871): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wilson' in the authors string.
Gary Lane Smith Merrill (b.1939): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.L.Sm.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35141285: Based on data supplied by Bryonames