Status:
valid
Authors:
(Müll. Hal.) Paris
Source:
tro
Year:
1900
Citation Micro:
Index Bryologicus Supplementum Primum: 17. 1900
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001192428
Common Names
- Atrichum rhystophyllum
- Rhystophyllum Atrichum
- Rhystophyllum Oak Moss
Description
Atrichum rhystophyllum (also called Rhystophyllum Atrichum Moss, among many other common names) is a moss species that is found in the Northern Hemisphere. It is a small, tufted moss with bright green leaves that are lanceolate in shape and have a pointed tip. It is native to North America, Europe, and Asia, and is found in moist, shady habitats such as woodlands and forests.
Uses & Benefits
Atrichum rhystophyllum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used in the restoration of disturbed sites, as it is a good colonizer of bare ground.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Atrichum rhystophyllum 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Atrichum rhystophyllum can be propagated by division or spore sowing. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in partial shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil types and pH levels.
Where to Find Atrichum rhystophyllum
Atrichum rhystophyllum can be found in moist, shady habitats throughout 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,