Kingdom:
Phylum:
Polytrichopsida
Order:
Polytrichales
Genus:
Species:
subserratum
ID:
1193102

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Harv. & Hook. f.) Mitt.

Source:
tro

Year:
1859

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001192440

Common Names

  • Atrichum subserratum
  • Subserrate Atrichum Moss
  • Subserrate Fork-Moss

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Description

Atrichum subserratum (also called Subserrate 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 subserratum 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

Flower: Atrichum subserratum has small, yellow-green flowers with a single perianth. Seed: The seed of Atrichum subserratum is a small, round, dark brown seed. Seedlings: The seedlings of Atrichum subserratum are small and have a single, upright leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Atrichum subserratum 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 subserratum

Atrichum subserratum can be found in Europe, Asia, and North America.

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

Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.
William Henry Harvey (1811-1866): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Harv.' 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: 35179304: Based on data supplied by Bryonames