Status:
valid
Authors:
(Mitt.) Steph.
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
1892
Citation Micro:
Transactions and Proceedings of the New Zealand Institute. 24: 399. 1892
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000009280
Common Names
- Acrobolbus concinnus
- Acrobolbus cuneifolius
- Acrobolbus debilis
Description
Acrobolbus concinnus (also called '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 dark greenish-brown color. It is native to the Northern Hemisphere, and can be found in moist, shady habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Acrobolbus concinnus has been used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a natural dye for fabrics.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Acrobolbus concinnus is small and yellow, with a white center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and light green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Acrobolbus concinnus 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 concinnus
Acrobolbus concinnus can be found in Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East.
Acrobolbus concinnus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Acrobolbus concinnus?
Acrobolbus concinnus
What is the common name of Acrobolbus concinnus?
Acrobolbus concinnus
What is the family of Acrobolbus concinnus?
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,