Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Jungermanniales
Species:
laxus
ID:
1523209

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Lehm. & Lindenb.) Briscoe

Source:
rhakhis

Year:
2015

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa. 202(1): 60. 2015

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000009289



Common Names

  • Lax Acrobolbus
  • Acrobolbus Laxus
  • Laxus Acrobolbus


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Description

Acrobolbus laxus (also called 'Lax Acrobolbus', among many other common names) is a species of moss that is native to Europe, Asia and North America. It is found in wet habitats, such as bogs, wet meadows and wet woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Acrobolbus laxus is used as an ornamental plant and is often used in terrariums.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Acrobolbus laxus has small, yellowish-green flowers. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and thin.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acrobolbus laxus is a small moss species that is native to tropical and subtropical regions. It can be propagated by spores or division. The spores should be sown on a moist, sterile medium such as vermiculite or peat moss. The moss should be kept in a humid environment with bright, indirect light. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every few weeks. Division can be done by carefully separating the moss into smaller pieces and replanting them in moist soil.

Where to Find Acrobolbus laxus

Acrobolbus laxus can be found in Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East.

Acrobolbus laxus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Acrobolbus laxus?

Acrobolbus laxus

What is the common name of Acrobolbus laxus?

Acrobolbus laxus

What is the family of Acrobolbus laxus?

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: 100412480: Based on data supplied by Bryonames