Kingdom:
Phylum:
Bryanae
Order:
Splachnales
Genus:
Species:
wormskioldii
ID:
1192728

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hornem.) R. Br.

Source:
tro

Year:
1823

Citation Micro:
Chlor. Melvill. 41 1823

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001192066

Common Names

  • Wormskiold's Aplodon
  • Wormskiold Aplodon
  • Aplodon wormskioldii

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Description

Aplodon wormskioldii (also called 'Wormskiold's Moss', among many other common names) is a small, cushion-forming moss species with short, erect stems and small, ovate-lanceolate leaves. It is native to Europe, Asia, and North America, and it typically grows in moist, shady areas such as woodlands and meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Aplodon wormskioldii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used medicinally to treat fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Aplodon wormskioldii is a small, yellow-green flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aplodon wormskioldii is a small, evergreen, perennial shrub that grows in moist, shady areas. It is propagated by cuttings or division. The cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn and planted in moist, well-drained soil. The divisions should be planted in moist, well-drained soil and kept in a shady area.

Where to Find Aplodon wormskioldii

Aplodon wormskioldii is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry, rocky habitats.

Species in the Aplodon genus

Species in the Splachnaceae family

Aplodon wormskioldii, Brachymitrion cochabambae, Brachymitrion laciniatum, Brachymitrion moritzianum, Brachymitrion pocsii, Brachymitrion jamesonii, Moseniella ulei, Moseniella brasiliensis, Splachnum pensylvanicum, Splachnum adolphi-friederici, Splachnum ampullaceum, Splachnum austriacum, Splachnum luteum, Splachnum melanocaulon, Splachnum resectum, Splachnum rubrum, Splachnum sphaericum, Splachnum turbinatum, Splachnum vasculosum, Splachnum weberbaueri, Splachnum adamsianum, Tayloria acuminata, Tayloria alpicola, Tayloria altorum, Tayloria arenaria, Tayloria borneensis, Tayloria callophylla, Tayloria chiapensis, Tayloria dubyi, Tayloria froelichiana, Tayloria gunnii, Tayloria hornschuchii, Tayloria indica, Tayloria isleana, Tayloria jacquemontii, Tayloria kilimandscharica, Tayloria lingulata, Tayloria longiseta, Tayloria magellanica, Tayloria mirabilis, Tayloria novo-guinensis, Tayloria octoblepharum, Tayloria orthodonta, Tayloria purpurascens, Tayloria recurvimarginata, Tayloria reinerii, Tayloria rudolphiana, Tayloria sandwicensis, Tayloria scabriseta, Tayloria serrata,

References

Robert Brown (1773-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.Br.' in the authors string.
Jens Wilken Hornemann (1770-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hornem.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35178822: Based on data supplied by Bryonames