Kingdom:
Phylum:
Polytrichopsida
Order:
Polytrichales
Genus:
Species:
flavisetum
ID:
1193058

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mitt.

Source:
tro

Year:
1859

Citation Micro:
Journal of the Proceedings of the Linnean Society, Botany, Supplement 1(2): 150. 1859

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001192396


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Description

Atrichum flavisetum (also called Yellow-set 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 flavisetum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Atrichum flavisetum has white 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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Where to Find Atrichum flavisetum

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

Atrichum flavisetum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Atrichum flavisetum?

Atrichum flavisetum

What is the common name of Atrichum flavisetum?

Yellow-set Atrichum Moss

What type of moss is Atrichum flavisetum?

Atrichum flavisetum 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

William Mitten (1819-1906): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mitt.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35179252: Based on data supplied by Bryonames