Kingdom:
Phylum:
Polytrichopsida
Order:
Polytrichales
Genus:
Species:
androgynum
ID:
1193043

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Müll. Hal.) A. Jaeger

Source:
tro

Year:
1875

Citation Micro:
Bericht über die Thätigkeit der St. Gallischen Naturwissenschaftlichen Gesellschaft 1873–74: 241. 1875

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001192381

Common Names

  • Atrichum androgynum
  • Male-Female Atrichum
  • Male-Female Moss
  • Male-Female Shield Moss

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Uses & Benefits

Atrichum androgynum is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, rheumatism, and other ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant in landscaping.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Atrichum androgynum is a small, white, star-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped seedling.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Atrichum androgynum is a species of moss that can be propagated by division or spore sowing. It prefers moist, shaded areas and can be grown in a variety of soils. It is best to keep the soil slightly moist and not allow it to dry out completely. It is also important to keep the soil slightly acidic, with a pH of 5.5-6.5. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade.

Where to Find Atrichum androgynum

Atrichum androgynum can be found in moist, shady areas of 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

Karl Müller (1818-1899): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Müll.Hal.' in the authors string.
August Jaeger (1842-1877): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Jaeger' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35179227: Based on data supplied by Bryonames