Status:
valid
Authors:
Xiao R. Wang & Mamtimin
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2021
Citation Micro:
PhytoKeys. 183: 11. 2021
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000018788
Common Names
- Haplodontium altunense
- Altunense Haplodontium Moss
- Altun Haplodontium Moss
Description
Haplodontium altunense (also called Haplodontium altunense, among many other common names) is a species of moss found in the Northern Hemisphere. It is a small, yellow-green moss with a short stem and branches that are usually curved. It is found in moist, shady areas in North America, Europe, and Asia. It prefers moist, shady habitats such as woodlands, meadows, and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Haplodontium altunense is used as a soil conditioner and for erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Haplodontium altunense has small, white flowers that produce small, black seeds. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Haplodontium altunense can be propagated by spores or by division of the plant. It prefers moist, shady environments with acidic soil and can be grown in a pot or in the garden. It should be kept moist and not allowed to dry out. It can be propagated by division in the spring or by sowing spores in the fall.
Where to Find Haplodontium altunense
Haplodontium altunense can be found in Asia.
Haplodontium altunense FAQ
What is the scientific name of Haplodontium altunense?
Haplodontium altunense
What type of habitat does Haplodontium altunense prefer?
Haplodontium altunense prefers moist, shady habitats such as forests and woodlands.
What is the range of Haplodontium altunense?
Haplodontium altunense is found in Europe, Asia, and North America.
Species in the Haplodontium genus
Species in the Bryaceae family
Acidodontium exaltatum,
Acidodontium heteroneuron,
Acidodontium lonchotrachylon,
Acidodontium longifolium,
Acidodontium megalocarpum,
Acidodontium pallidum,
Acidodontium ramicola,
Acidodontium rhamphostegium,
Acidodontium seminerve,
Acidodontium sprucei,
Acidodontium subrotundum,
Acidodontium trachyticola,
Acidodontium integrifolium,
Acidodontium lanceolatifolium,
Anomobryum angustirete,
Anomobryum brachymenioides,
Anomobryum brachymeniopsis,
Anomobryum bulbiferum,
Anomobryum clavicaule,
Anomobryum compressulum,
Anomobryum conicum,
Anomobryum cygnicollum,
Anomobryum filinerve,
Anomobryum humillimum,
Anomobryum julaceum,
Anomobryum laceratum,
Anomobryum lusitanicum,
Anomobryum nitidum,
Anomobryum obtusatissimum,
Anomobryum orbiculatum,
Anomobryum pellucidum,
Anomobryum perimbricatum,
Anomobryum polymorphum,
Anomobryum prostratum,
Anomobryum pycnobaseum,
Anomobryum robustum,
Anomobryum schmidii,
Anomobryum semiovatum,
Anomobryum semireticulatum,
Anomobryum soquense,
Anomobryum subnitidum,
Anomobryum werthii,
Anomobryum yasudae,
Anomobryum parvifolium,
Anomobryum worthleyi,
Anomobryum albo-imbricatum,
Anomobryum hyalinum,
Anomobryum ochianum,
Anomobryum ochii,
Anomobryum sharpii,