Kingdom:
Phylum:
Andreaeopsida
Order:
Andreaeales
Genus:
Species:
atlantica
ID:
1183436

Status:
valid

Authors:
Dixon

Source:
tro

Year:
1960

Citation Micro:
Results of the Norwegian Scientific Expedition to Tristan de Cunha 48: 9. 1960

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001182774



Common Names

  • Andreaea atlantica
  • Atlantic Andreaea
  • Atlantic Andreae


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Description

Andreaea atlantica (also called Rock-moss, among many other common names) is a small moss species found in the Northern Hemisphere. It has a thin, green stem with a few leaves and a tiny capsule. It is native to the mountains of Europe and North America, and is found in rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Andreaea atlantica is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, diarrhea, and dysentery. It is also used as a natural insect repellent and as a natural dye for fabrics.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Andreaea atlantica has small, yellow-green flowers with 6 petals. Its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings have a single, light green leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Andreaea atlantica can be propagated by spores or division of the rhizome. It prefers a moist, shady environment and can be grown in a pot or in the ground. It should be kept in a well-draining soil and watered regularly. Fertilize with a balanced fertilizer once a month during the growing season.

Where to Find Andreaea atlantica

Andreaea atlantica can be found in North America, Europe, and Asia.

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

Hugh Neville Dixon (1861-1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dixon' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35161067: Based on data supplied by Bryonames