Status:
valid
Authors:
(Mitt.) Fedosov, Jan Kučera & M. Stech
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2020
Citation Micro:
Botanical Journal of the Linnean Society. 195(4): 558. 2020
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000017831
Common Names
- Arctoa pumila
- Pumila Arctoa
- Pumila Moss
Description
Arctoa pumila (also called as the Dwarf Moss, among many other common names) is a species of moss belonging to the family Dicranaceae. It is a small, yellow-green moss with a glossy sheen. It is native to North America, Europe, and Asia, and is found in moist, shady habitats such as woodlands, forests, and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Arctoa pumila is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used as a ground cover in areas with poor soil.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Arctoa pumila has small white flowers, with a single seed in each capsule. The seedlings have a single pair of oval-shaped cotyledons.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cultivation and propagation of Arctoa pumila is done through spores. The spores are sown in spring or summer in a well-drained, sandy compost in a shady position. The spores should be kept moist and warm. The plants should be kept in a cool, moist environment and should be kept away from direct sunlight.
Where to Find Arctoa pumila
Arctoa pumila can be found in the northern hemisphere, in areas of Europe, North America, and Asia.
Arctoa pumila FAQ
What is the scientific name of Arctoa pumila?
Arctoa pumila
What is the common name of Arctoa pumila?
Pumila Arctoa
What is the habitat of Arctoa pumila?
It is found in dry habitats, such as rocky outcrops 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,