Status:
valid
Authors:
(Dicks.) Bruch & Schimp.
Source:
tro
Year:
1846
Citation Micro:
Bryol. Eur. 1: 156. 86 (fasc. 33–36 Mon. 4, 1) 1846
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001192200
Common Names
- Arctoa fulvella
- Fulvella Arctoa
- Fulvella Moss
Description
Arctoa fulvella (also called African Reed, among many other common names) is a perennial plant with a creeping rhizome and erect culms. It is native to Africa and is found in moist habitats such as marshes, swamps, and lake shores.
Uses & Benefits
Arctoa fulvella is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover in landscaping. It is also used to control erosion on slopes and in wetlands.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Arctoa fulvella var. longisetacea (Cardot) Ihsiba
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Arctoa fulvella is small and white, with 6 petals. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cultivation and propagation of Arctoa fulvella: This plant can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist. Division can be done in the spring or fall. The divisions should be replanted immediately and kept moist until established.
Where to Find Arctoa fulvella
Arctoa fulvella is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and South America and can be found in moist, shady habitats.
Arctoa fulvella FAQ
What is the scientific name of Arctoa fulvella?
Arctoa fulvella
What is the common name of Arctoa fulvella?
Fulvous Arctoa
What is the natural habitat of Arctoa fulvella?
Dry grasslands, scrubland, and open woodlands
Species in the Arctoa genus
Species in the Rhabdoweisiaceae family
Camptodontium cryptodon,
Cynodontium asperifolium,
Cynodontium bruntonii,
Cynodontium crassirete,
Cynodontium fallax,
Cynodontium gracilescens,
Cynodontium jenneri,
Cynodontium polycarpum,
Cynodontium strumiferum,
Cynodontium strumulosum,
Cynodontium suecicum,
Cynodontium tanganyikae,
Cynodontium tenellum,
Cynodontium guatemalense,
Cynodontium mexicanum,
Cynodontium sinensifugax,
Cynodontium serrulatum,
Cynodontium brasiliense,
Cynodontium brevidens,
Cynodontium brevifolium,
Cynodontium chilense,
Cynodontium delgadilloi,
Cynodontium erosum,
Cynodontium hydrogonioides,
Cynodontium laxifolium,
Cynodontium laxirete,
Cynodontium peruvianum,
Cynodontium robinsonii,
Cynodontium setschwanicum,
Cynodontium subintegrum,
Cynodontium tunariense,
Cynodontium weisioides,
Dicranoweisia africana,
Dicranoweisia cirrata,
Dicranoweisia microcarpa,
Dicranoweisia falcifolia,
Dicranoweisia tortelloides,
Eucamptodon perichaetialis,
Oncophorus virens,
Oncophorus gracilentus,
Oncophorus integerrimus,
Arctoa schistioides,
Arctoa anderssonii,
Arctoa fulvella,
Arctoa hyperborea,
Arctoa blyttii,
Arctoa starkei,
Arctoa glacialis,
Arctoa pumila,
Arctoa spenceri,