Kingdom:
Phylum:
Polytrichopsida
Order:
Polytrichales
Genus:
Species:
cylindricum
ID:
1147429

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Willd. ex F. Weber) G.L. Sm.

Source:
tro

Year:
1977

Citation Micro:
Brittonia 29: 371. 1977

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001146767

Common Names

  • Atrichum cylindricum
  • Cylindricum Moss
  • Cylindricum Moss Plant

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Description

Atrichum cylindricum (also called Cylindric Atrichum, among many other common names) is a species of moss in the family Aulacomniaceae. It is found in Europe, North America, and Asia, and is typically found in grasslands, woodlands, and other moist habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Atrichum cylindricum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover in landscaping. It is also used to reduce erosion on slopes and is a popular choice for rock gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Atrichum cylindricum is small and yellow-green in colour. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are short and slender.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Atrichum cylindricum can be propagated by division of the clumps or by seed. Cultivation requires a moist, well-drained soil in a sunny position. It is hardy to -5°C.

Where to Find Atrichum cylindricum

Atrichum cylindricum is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, from Mexico to Argentina.

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

Carl Ludwig Willdenow (1765-1812): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Willd.' in the authors string.
Friedrich Weber (1781-1823): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.Weber' 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: 35100345: Based on data supplied by Bryonames