Kingdom:
Phylum:
Dicranidae
Order:
Dicranales
Species:
aciphyllum
ID:
1181096

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hook. f. & Wilson) Broth.

Source:
tro

Year:
1924

Citation Micro:
Nat. Pflanzenfam. (ed. 2) 10: 205. 164 D–F 1924

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001180434



Common Names

  • Chorisodontium aciphyllum
  • Aciphyllum Moss
  • Aciphyllum Cushion Moss


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Uses & Benefits

Chorisodontium aciphyllum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used to create green roofs and walls.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Chorisodontium aciphyllum has small, yellowish-green flowers with four petals. Its seeds are tiny and black. The seedlings are small, with thin stems and small, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chorisodontium aciphyllum is a perennial species of moss that is native to North America. It can be propagated by division or by spores. The plant prefers moist, shady areas and can be grown in a variety of soils. It should be kept moist and fertilized regularly. It can be propagated by division or by spores.

Where to Find Chorisodontium aciphyllum

Chorisodontium aciphyllum can be found in moist forests and grasslands of North America, Europe, and Asia.

Chorisodontium aciphyllum FAQ

What are the common names of Chorisodontium aciphyllum?

Needle-leaved moss

What is the habitat of Chorisodontium aciphyllum?

It is found in moist, shady places, such as in woods, on rocks, and in mossy crevices.

What is the color of Chorisodontium aciphyllum?

The color of the moss is greenish-brown to reddish-brown.

Species in the Dicranaceae family

Braunfelsia angustifolia, Braunfelsia dicranoides, Braunfelsia edentula, Braunfelsia enervis, Braunfelsia plicata, Braunfelsia aenea, Braunfelsia muscicola, Brotherobryum dekockii, Brotherobryum macgregorii, Brotherobryum undulatifolium, Brotherobryum sleumeri, Chorisodontium aciphyllum, Chorisodontium mittenii, Chorisodontium nigricans, Chorisodontium setaceum, Chorisodontium speciosum, Chorisodontium dicranellatum, Chorisodontium magellanicum, Chorisodontium spegazzinii, Chorisodontium luridum, Cryptodicranum armittii, Dicnemon calycinum, Dicnemon semicryptum, Dicnemon cuspidatum, Dicnemon pancheri, Dicnemon planifolium, Dicnemon spathoideum, Dicnemon dixonianum, Dicnemon seriatum, Dicnemon cochlearifolium, Dicnemon subpiliferum, Dicnemon robbinsii, Dicnemon novae-guineae, Dicnemon aneitense, Dicranoloma angustatum, Dicranoloma arfakianum, Dicranoloma assimile, Dicranoloma australe, Dicranoloma austro-scoparium, Dicranoloma billardierei, Dicranoloma blumii, Dicranoloma brachysteleum, Dicranoloma brasiliense, Dicranoloma braunii, Dicranoloma brevifolium, Dicranoloma brevisetum, Dicranoloma calycinum, Dicranoloma capillare, Dicranoloma capillifolioides, Dicranoloma confusum,

References

Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.
William Wilson (1799-1871): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wilson' in the authors string.
Viktor Ferdinand Brotherus (1849-1929): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Broth.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35157450: Based on data supplied by Bryonames