Archidium clarksonianum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Dicranidae
Order:
Archidiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
clarksonianum
ID:
1202745
Status:
valid
Authors:
I.G. Stone
Source:
tro
Year:
1997
Citation Micro:
J. Hattori Bot. Lab. 82: 271. f. 1–3 1997
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001202083
Common Names
- Archidium clarksonianum
- Clarksonian Archidium
- Clarksonian Moss
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Archidium clarksonianum (also called 'Clarkson's Archidium', among many other common names) is a species of moss belonging to the family Pottiaceae. It is a small, tuft-forming moss with a yellow-green or yellow-brown color. It is found in moist, shady habitats in the temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere, including North America, Europe, and Asia.
Uses & Benefits
Archidium clarksonianum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It has a low-growing habit and can be used to cover large areas. It is also used in erosion control and for soil stabilization.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Archidium clarksonianum is small and inconspicuous, while the seed is a small, globose capsule. The seedlings are small and delicate.
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Archidium clarksonianum can be propagated by spores, which are released from the sporophyte. Spores can be collected from the sporophyte and sown on a suitable substrate. The substrate should be moist and well-drained, and should contain a mix of organic matter and inorganic matter. The spores will germinate and form small protonemata, which will then form small thalli. These thalli can be divided and transplanted to other substrates to form new plants.
Where to Find Archidium clarksonianum
Archidium clarksonianum can be found in the southeastern United States, from Virginia to Florida.
Archidium clarksonianum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Archidium clarksonianum?
Archidium clarksonianum
What is the natural habitat of Archidium clarksonianum?
Tropical rainforests
What type of plant is Archidium clarksonianum?
Moss
Species in the Archidium genus
Archidium acanthophyllum, Archidium acauloides, Archidium andersonianum, Archidium dinteri, Archidium minus, Archidium muellerianum, Archidium clavatum, Archidium stellatum, Archidium alternifolium, Archidium amplexicaule, Archidium birmannicum, Archidium brevinerve, Archidium capense, Archidium cubense, Archidium donnellii, Archidium elatum, Archidium hallii, Archidium indicum, Archidium johannis-negrii, Archidium julaceum, Archidium julicaule, Archidium laterale, Archidium laxirete, Archidium microthecium, Archidium ohioense, Archidium rehmannii, Archidium rothii, Archidium subulatum, Archidium tenerrimum, Archidium minutissimum, Archidium thalliferum, Archidium wattsii, Archidium yunnanense, Archidium clarksonianum, Archidium crassicostatum, Archidium oblongifolium,
Species in the Archidiaceae family
Archidium acanthophyllum, Archidium acauloides, Archidium andersonianum, Archidium dinteri, Archidium minus, Archidium muellerianum, Archidium clavatum, Archidium stellatum, Archidium alternifolium, Archidium amplexicaule, Archidium birmannicum, Archidium brevinerve, Archidium capense, Archidium cubense, Archidium donnellii, Archidium elatum, Archidium hallii, Archidium indicum, Archidium johannis-negrii, Archidium julaceum, Archidium julicaule, Archidium laterale, Archidium laxirete, Archidium microthecium, Archidium ohioense, Archidium rehmannii, Archidium rothii, Archidium subulatum, Archidium tenerrimum, Archidium minutissimum, Archidium thalliferum, Archidium wattsii, Archidium yunnanense, Archidium clarksonianum, Archidium crassicostatum, Archidium oblongifolium,
References
Ilma Grace Stone (1913-2001): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'I.G.Stone' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35201155: Based on data supplied by Bryonames