Kingdom:
Phylum:
Polytrichopsida
Order:
Polytrichales
Genus:
Species:
selwynii
ID:
1193096

Status:
valid

Authors:
Austin

Source:
tro

Year:
1877

Citation Micro:
Botanical Gazette 2: 95. 1877

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001192434

Common Names

  • Atrichum selwynii
  • Selwyn's Atrichum
  • Selwyn's Oak Moss

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Description

Atrichum selwynii (also called Selwyn's Atrichum Moss, among many other common names) is a moss species that is found in the Northern Hemisphere. It is a small, tufted moss with bright green leaves that are lanceolate in shape and have a pointed tip. It is native to North America, Europe, and Asia, and is found in moist, shady habitats such as woodlands and forests.

Uses & Benefits

Atrichum selwynii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used in the restoration of disturbed sites, as it is a good colonizer of bare ground.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Atrichum selwynii has yellow flowers, small seeds, and small seedlings. The flowers have six petals and a yellow center. The seeds are round and black. The seedlings are short and thin.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Atrichum selwynii can be propagated by division or spore sowing. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in partial shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil types and pH levels.

Where to Find Atrichum selwynii

Atrichum selwynii can be found in Europe, Asia, and North America.

Species in the Polytrichaceae family

Alophosia azorica, Atrichopsis compressa, Atrichopsis angulata, Atrichopsis australis, Atrichopsis bellii, Atrichopsis capensis, Atrichopsis crispula, Atrichopsis erosa, Atrichopsis laxifolia, Atrichopsis mexicana, Atrichopsis minima, Atrichopsis tapes, Atrichopsis tenuirostris, Atrichopsis tetragona, Atrichopsis trichodon, Atrichopsis tristaniensis, Atrichum cylindricum, Atrichum altecristatum, Atrichum longifolium, Atrichum androgynum, Atrichum angustatum, Atrichum crispulum, Atrichum crispum, Atrichum flavisetum, Atrichum muelleri, Atrichum oerstedianum, Atrichum polycarpum, Atrichum rhystophyllum, Atrichum selwynii, Atrichum subserratum, Atrichum tenellum, Atrichum undulatum, Atrichum yakushimense, Atrichum laoshanense, Bartramiopsis lescurii, Dawsonia beccarii, Dawsonia gigantea, Dawsonia grandis, Dawsonia insignis, Dawsonia lativaginata, Dawsonia longiseta, Dawsonia papuana, Dawsonia polytrichoides, Dawsonia pullei, Dawsonia superba, Dendroligotrichum tongariroense, Dendroligotrichum dendroides, Dendroligotrichum squamosum, Hebantia rigida, Itatiella ulei,

References

Coe Finch Austin (1831-1880): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Austin' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35179296: Based on data supplied by Bryonames