Status:
valid
Authors:
Schelpe & N.C. Fanshawe ex van Rooy, N.E. Bell & Hyvönen
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2021
Citation Micro:
Taxon 71(1): 18. 2021
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000017504
Common Names
- Tetragon Atrichopsis Moss
- Tetragon Atrichopsis
- Tetragon Moss
Description
Atrichopsis tetragona (also called Tetragon Atrichopsis, among many other common names) is a species of moss in the family Hypnaceae. It is native to North America and is found in moist, shady habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Atrichopsis tetragona is used in horticulture as an ornamental plant, and is also used as a soil stabilizer in areas with high winds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Atrichopsis tetragona is small and inconspicuous, with a single petal. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are small and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Atrichopsis tetragona is a moss found in moist, shady places. It is propagated by spore sowing or division. The spores should be sown on a moist, sterile medium and kept in a shaded area. Division can be done by carefully separating the moss into small clumps and replanting them in moist, shady areas.
Where to Find Atrichopsis tetragona
Atrichopsis tetragona can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of Mexico and Central America.
Atrichopsis tetragona FAQ
What is the scientific name of Atrichopsis tetragona?
Atrichopsis tetragona
What type of plant is Atrichopsis tetragona?
Moss
Where is Atrichopsis tetragona found?
North America
Species in the Atrichopsis genus
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,
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,