Kingdom:
Phylum:
Polytrichopsida
Order:
Polytrichales
Genus:
Species:
yakushimense
ID:
1193123

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Horik.) Mizush.

Source:
tro

Year:
1956

Citation Micro:
Journal of Japanese Botany 31: 119. 1956

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001192461

Common Names

  • Atrichum yakushimense
  • Yakushimense Atrichum Moss
  • Yakushimense Fork-Moss

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Description

Atrichum yakushimense (also called Yakushima 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 Japan, and is found in moist, shady habitats such as woodlands and forests.

Uses & Benefits

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

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Cultivation and Propagation

Atrichum yakushimense 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 yakushimense

Atrichum yakushimense can be found in 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

Urara Mizushima (1927-2010): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mizush.' in the authors string.
Yoshiwo Horikawa (1902-1976): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Horik.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35179337: Based on data supplied by Bryonames