Acrobolbus azoricus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Jungermanniales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
azoricus
ID:
1523197
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Grolle & Perss.) Briscoe
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2015
Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa. 202(1): 59. 2015
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000009279
Common Names
- Acrobolbus aequaelobus
- Acrobolbus anisodontus
- Acrobolbus azoricus
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Acrobolbus azoricus (also called 'Azorean Cushion Moss', among many other common names) is a species of moss in the family Amblystegiaceae. It is a small, cushion-forming moss with a light green color. It is native to the Azores, and can be found in moist, shady habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Acrobolbus azoricus has been used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a natural dye for fabrics.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Acrobolbus azoricus is small and yellow, with a white center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and light green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Acrobolbus azoricus is a perennial plant that can be propagated from seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring and kept moist. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plant prefers moist, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade.
Where to Find Acrobolbus azoricus
Acrobolbus azoricus can be found in the Azores.
Acrobolbus azoricus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Acrobolbus azoricus?
Acrobolbus azoricus
What is the common name of Acrobolbus azoricus?
Acrobolbus azoricus
What is the family of Acrobolbus azoricus?
Acrobolbaceae
Species in the Acrobolbus genus
Acrobolbus ciliatus, Acrobolbus cinerascens, Acrobolbus lophocoleoides, Acrobolbus saccatus, Acrobolbus surculosus, Acrobolbus tenellus, Acrobolbus wilsonii, Acrobolbus spinifolius, Acrobolbus antillanus, Acrobolbus ochrophyllus, Acrobolbus africanus, Acrobolbus anisodontus, Acrobolbus azoricus, Acrobolbus concinnus, Acrobolbus cuneifolius, Acrobolbus epiphytus, Acrobolbus flavicans, Acrobolbus gradsteinii, Acrobolbus integrifolius, Acrobolbus knightii, Acrobolbus kunkelii, Acrobolbus laxus, Acrobolbus limbatus, Acrobolbus madeirensis, Acrobolbus papillosus, Acrobolbus perpusillus, Acrobolbus plagiochiloides, Acrobolbus pseudosaccatus, Acrobolbus renifolius, Acrobolbus ruwenzorensis, Acrobolbus setaceus, Acrobolbus setulosus, Acrobolbus sumatranus, Acrobolbus urvilleanus, Acrobolbus viridis,
Species in the Acrobolbaceae family
Acrobolbus ciliatus, Acrobolbus cinerascens, Acrobolbus lophocoleoides, Acrobolbus saccatus, Acrobolbus surculosus, Acrobolbus tenellus, Acrobolbus wilsonii, Acrobolbus spinifolius, Acrobolbus antillanus, Acrobolbus ochrophyllus, Acrobolbus africanus, Acrobolbus anisodontus, Acrobolbus azoricus, Acrobolbus concinnus, Acrobolbus cuneifolius, Acrobolbus epiphytus, Acrobolbus flavicans, Acrobolbus gradsteinii, Acrobolbus integrifolius, Acrobolbus knightii, Acrobolbus kunkelii, Acrobolbus laxus, Acrobolbus limbatus, Acrobolbus madeirensis, Acrobolbus papillosus, Acrobolbus perpusillus, Acrobolbus plagiochiloides, Acrobolbus pseudosaccatus, Acrobolbus renifolius, Acrobolbus ruwenzorensis, Acrobolbus setaceus, Acrobolbus setulosus, Acrobolbus sumatranus, Acrobolbus urvilleanus, Acrobolbus viridis, Austrolophozia andina, Austrolophozia camensis, Austrolophozia paradoxa, Conoscyphus trapezioides, Conoscyphus koponenii, Enigmella thallina, Goebelobryum unguiculatum, Goebelobryum grossitextum, Goebelobryum vermiculare, Lethocolea congesta, Lethocolea glossophylla, Lethocolea naruto-toganensis, Lethocolea radicosa, Lethocolea indica, Lethocolea javanica,
References
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 100412472: Based on data supplied by Bryonames