Kingdom:
Phylum:
Polytrichopsida
Order:
Polytrichales
Genus:
Species:
oerstedianum
ID:
1193077

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Müll. Hal.) Mitt.

Source:
tro

Year:
1869

Citation Micro:
Journal of the Linnean Society, Botany 12: 605. 1869

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001192415

Common Names

  • Atrichum oerstedianum
  • Oersted's Atrichum
  • Oersted's Oak Moss

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Description

Atrichum oerstedianum (also called Oersted's 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 oerstedianum is used as a decorative plant in gardens and as an ornamental plant in flower arrangements.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Atrichum oerstedianum is yellowish-green in colour and is about 1 cm in diameter. The seed is a small, round, dark brown capsule. The seedlings are small, with a single leaf and a short stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Atrichum oerstedianum is a moss that is found in temperate regions of the world. It is a low-growing, mat-forming moss that can be propagated by division or by spore. It prefers moist, shady areas and can be grown in a variety of soils. It can be propagated by division of the mats or by spore. The moss should be kept moist and should be fertilized occasionally with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Atrichum oerstedianum

Atrichum oerstedianum 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.
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: 35179274: Based on data supplied by Bryonames