Archidium elatum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Dicranidae
Order:
Archidiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
elatum
ID:
1192820
Status:
valid
Authors:
Dixon & Sainsbury
Source:
tro
Year:
1945
Citation Micro:
Trans. & Proc. Roy. Soc. New Zealand 75(2): 169 1945
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001192158
Common Names
- Elatum Archidium
- Archidium elatum
- African Archidium
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Archidium elatum (also called 'Tall Feather-moss', among many other common names) is a species of moss found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world. It has a bright green color and is found in moist, shady areas, such as forests and grasslands. It grows in dense mats and can reach heights of up to 10 cm.
Uses & Benefits
Archidium elatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover in landscaping. It is also used to control erosion on slopes and in wetlands.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Archidium elatum has small, white flowers with five petals and yellow centers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.
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Archidium elatum can be cultivated and propagated by division or by seed. Division is the easiest and most common way to propagate this plant. The plant can be divided in the spring or fall. Seeds can be sown in the spring in a light, well-drained soil. The seeds should be lightly covered with soil and kept moist until germination occurs.
Where to Find Archidium elatum
Archidium elatum can be found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.
Archidium elatum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Archidium elatum?
Archidium elatum
What is the common name of Archidium elatum?
Elatum Moss
What is the habitat of Archidium elatum?
Damp, shady areas
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
Hugh Neville Dixon (1861-1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dixon' in the authors string.
George Osborne King Sainsbury (1880-1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sainsbury' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35178948: Based on data supplied by Bryonames