Status:
valid
Authors:
Müll. Hal.
Source:
tro
Year:
1874
Citation Micro:
Linnaea 38: 572. 1874
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001148547
Common Names
- Andreaea Karsteniana
- Karsteniana Moss
- Karsteniana Rock Moss
Description
Andreaea karsteniana (also called Karsten's Rock-Moss, among many other common names) is a species of moss that is found in the Northern Hemisphere. It has a yellow-green color and grows in tufts or cushions on rocks and boulders in alpine and arctic regions. It prefers moist, shady habitats and can be found in mountains, tundra, and boreal forests.
Uses & Benefits
Andreaea karsteniana has been used in traditional medicine to treat skin diseases, as well as to treat fever, headache, and stomachache. It has also been used as a dye for fabrics and as an insect repellent.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Andreaea karsteniana is yellow-green in color and has a cylindrical shape. The seed is small and black and the seedling is a small, dark green plant with a single leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Andreaea karsteniana can be propagated by division of the plants in the spring or by sowing spores in the autumn. Cultivation is best in a moist, acidic soil in a shady position. The plants should be kept moist and should not be allowed to dry out.
Where to Find Andreaea karsteniana
Andreaea karsteniana is found in the northern hemisphere, mainly in Europe, Asia, and North America.
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,