Acrobolbus viridis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Jungermanniales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
viridis
ID:
1523225
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Mitt.) Briscoe & J.J. Engel
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2015
Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa. 202(1): 61. 2015
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000009301
Common Names
- Viridis Acrobolbus
- Acrobolbus Viridis
- Viridis Acrobolbus
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Acrobolbus viridis (also called 'Green 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 viridis is used as an ornamental plant and is often used in terrariums.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Acrobolbus viridis is a small, yellow-green cup-shaped structure with a short stalk. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, round, and yellow-green in color.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Acrobolbus viridis 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 viridis
Acrobolbus viridis can be found in the wetter parts of the Alps, Carpathians, and Balkan mountains.
Acrobolbus viridis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Acrobolbus viridis?
Acrobolbus viridis
What is the common name of Acrobolbus viridis?
Green Moss
What are the habitat requirements of Acrobolbus viridis?
Acrobolbus viridis prefers moist, shady habitats with acidic soil and plenty of organic matter.
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: 100412492: Based on data supplied by Bryonames