Kingdom:
Phylum:
Polytrichopsida
Order:
Polytrichales
Genus:
Species:
crispum
ID:
1193055

Status:
valid

Authors:
(James) Sull.

Source:
tro

Year:
1856

Citation Micro:
A Manual of the Botany of the Northern United States. Second Edition: 641. 1856

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001192393


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Description

Atrichum crispum (also called Crisp Fork-moss, among many other common names) is a species of moss found in the Northern Hemisphere. It is a medium-sized moss with yellow-green leaves that are 2-3 mm long. It grows in moist, shady habitats, such as woodlands, and is native to North America, Europe, and Asia.

Uses & Benefits

Atrichum crispum 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

Atrichum crispum has purple flowers, small seeds, and small seedlings. The flowers have nine petals and a yellow center. The seeds are round and black. The seedlings are short and thin.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Atrichum crispum 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 crispum

Atrichum crispum can be found in moist, shady areas of North America, Europe, and Asia.

Atrichum crispum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Atrichum crispum?

Atrichum crispum

What is the common name of Atrichum crispum?

Crisp Atrichum Moss

What type of moss is Atrichum crispum?

Atrichum crispum is a species of acrocarpous moss

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

Thomas Potts James (1803-1882): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'James' in the authors string.
William Starling Sullivant (1803-1873): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sull.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35179246: Based on data supplied by Bryonames