Kingdom:
Phylum:
Andreaeopsida
Order:
Andreaeales
Genus:
Species:
appendiculata
ID:
1149141

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schimp.

Source:
tro

Year:
1855

Citation Micro:
Bryologia Europaea 6: 133. 1855

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001148479



Common Names

  • Appendiculate Andreaea
  • Andreaea appendiculata
  • Andreaea


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Description

Andreaea appendiculata (also called Appendaged Andreaea, among many other common names) is a species of moss found in the Northern Hemisphere. It is a small, yellow-green moss with a short, erect stem and a single, long-stalked capsule. It is native to Europe, Asia, and North America, and is found in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Andreaea appendiculata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a groundcover in areas with dry, sandy soils.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: Small, yellowish-green, with a short, curved beak. Seed: Small, brown, with a smooth surface. Seedlings: Small, with a single, erect stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Andreaea appendiculata can be propagated by spores or division of the plant. Cultivation of this species requires a moist, acidic soil and partial shade. It can be grown in rock gardens, in crevices and on walls.

Where to Find Andreaea appendiculata

Andreaea appendiculata can be found in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.

Species in the Andreaea genus

Andreaea bistratosa, Andreaea urophylla, Andreaea acuminata, Andreaea acutifolia, Andreaea alpina, Andreaea amblyophylla, Andreaea angustifolia, Andreaea appendiculata, Andreaea arachnoidea, Andreaea aterrima, Andreaea australis, Andreaea barbuloides, Andreaea blyttii, Andreaea borbonica, Andreaea camerunensis, Andreaea clavata, Andreaea cucullata, Andreaea densifolia, Andreaea depressinervis, Andreaea dissitifolia, Andreaea erythrodictyon, Andreaea eximia, Andreaea firma, Andreaea flabellata, Andreaea flexuosa, Andreaea fragilis, Andreaea frigida, Andreaea gainii, Andreaea heinemannii, Andreaea huttonii, Andreaea indica, Andreaea javanica, Andreaea karsteniana, Andreaea kilimandscharica, Andreaea laticuspis, Andreaea laxifolia, Andreaea leiophylla, Andreaea lorentziana, Andreaea marginata, Andreaea microvaginata, Andreaea mildbraedii, Andreaea morrisonensis, Andreaea mutabilis, Andreaea nana, Andreaea naumannii, Andreaea nitida, Andreaea nivalis, Andreaea opaca, Andreaea pachyphylla, Andreaea parallela,

Species in the Andreaeaceae family

Andreaea bistratosa, Andreaea urophylla, Andreaea acuminata, Andreaea acutifolia, Andreaea alpina, Andreaea amblyophylla, Andreaea angustifolia, Andreaea appendiculata, Andreaea arachnoidea, Andreaea aterrima, Andreaea australis, Andreaea barbuloides, Andreaea blyttii, Andreaea borbonica, Andreaea camerunensis, Andreaea clavata, Andreaea cucullata, Andreaea densifolia, Andreaea depressinervis, Andreaea dissitifolia, Andreaea erythrodictyon, Andreaea eximia, Andreaea firma, Andreaea flabellata, Andreaea flexuosa, Andreaea fragilis, Andreaea frigida, Andreaea gainii, Andreaea heinemannii, Andreaea huttonii, Andreaea indica, Andreaea javanica, Andreaea karsteniana, Andreaea kilimandscharica, Andreaea laticuspis, Andreaea laxifolia, Andreaea leiophylla, Andreaea lorentziana, Andreaea marginata, Andreaea microvaginata, Andreaea mildbraedii, Andreaea morrisonensis, Andreaea mutabilis, Andreaea nana, Andreaea naumannii, Andreaea nitida, Andreaea nivalis, Andreaea opaca, Andreaea pachyphylla, Andreaea parallela,

References

Wilhelm Philippe Schimper (1808-1880): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schimp.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35103570: Based on data supplied by Bryonames