Kingdom:
Phylum:
Dicranidae
Order:
Dicranales
Species:
armittii
ID:
1181870

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Müll. Hal.) E.B. Bartram

Source:
tro

Year:
1942

Citation Micro:
Lloydia 5: 252 1942

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001181208



Common Names

  • Cryptodicranum armittii
  • Armittii Moss
  • Armittii-Moss


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Description

Cryptodicranum armittii (also called Armitt's Cryptodicranum, among many other common names) is a species of moss found in the Northern Hemisphere. It is a small, yellow-green moss, with a stem of up to 2 cm and a leaf of up to 1 cm. It is native to North America, Europe, and Asia, and is found in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Cryptodicranum armittii is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a source of food for wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cryptodicranum armittii has small, yellow flowers with four petals. The seeds are small, black and glossy. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cryptodicranum armittii is a small, evergreen, perennial plant that grows in moist, shady areas. It is propagated by division or by seed. The plant can be grown in full or partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division or by seed.

Where to Find Cryptodicranum armittii

Cryptodicranum armittii can be found in the United States, Mexico, and Central America.

Species in the Cryptodicranum genus

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

Karl Müller (1818-1899): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Müll.Hal.' in the authors string.
Edwin Bunting Bartram (1878-1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.B.Bartram' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35158613: Based on data supplied by Bryonames