Status:
valid
Authors:
Broth. ex P.C. Wu & Y. Jia
Source:
tro
Year:
2000
Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin. 38: 260. f. 2 2000
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001151576
Common Names
- Anomodon perlinguatus
- Perlinguatus Moss
- Perlinguatus's Moss
Description
Anomodon perlinguatus (also called Long-tongued Anomodon, among many other common names) is a species of moss in the Anomodontaceae family. It is found in North America, Europe, and Asia. It grows on rocks, soil, and tree bark in moist, shady habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Anomodon perlinguatus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in landscaping. It is also used to stabilize soil and reduce erosion.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Anomodon perlinguatus is a small, yellowish-green, unisexual flower. The seed is a small, brown, single-celled, spore-like structure. The seedling is a small, pale green, unbranched plant.
Where to Find Anomodon perlinguatus
Anomodon perlinguatus can be found in Europe and Asia.
Species in the Anomodon genus
Species in the Anomodontaceae family
Anomodon dentatus,
Anomodon abbreviatus,
Anomodon minor,
Anomodon perlinguatus,
Anomodon solovjovii,
Anomodon thraustus,
Anomodon viticulosus,
Bryonorrisia acutifolia,
Curviramea mexicana,
Haplohymenium flagelliforme,
Haplohymenium longinerve,
Haplohymenium pseudotriste,
Haplohymenium sieboldii,
Haplohymenium triste,
Anomodontella longifolia,
Anomodontopsis rugelii,
References
Yu Jia (b.1966): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Y.Jia' in the authors string.