Status:
valid
Authors:
(Hedw.) P. Beauv.
Source:
tro
Year:
1805
Citation Micro:
Prodrome des Cinquième et Sixième Familles de l'Aethéogamie: 42. 1805
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001192448
Common Names
- Atrichum undulatum
- Undulate Atrichum Moss
- Undulate Fork-Moss
Description
Atrichum undulatum (also called Undulate 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 undulatum 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.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Atrichum undulatum for. thermophila (Hesselbo) Nyholm
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower: Atrichum undulatum has small, yellow-green flowers with a single perianth. Seed: The seed of Atrichum undulatum is a small, round, dark brown seed. Seedlings: The seedlings of Atrichum undulatum are small and have a single, upright leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Atrichum undulatum 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 undulatum
Atrichum undulatum 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,