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
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.
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,