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archidium moss
Scientific Name: Archidium tenerrimum
Family: Archidiaceae
Category: Moss
Growth: Nonvascular
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Other Names:
Archidium Moss: A Closer Look
Archidium is a genus of mosses encompassing approximately 35 species. This page provides information compiled from various sources to offer a broad overview of this fascinating plant group.
Considerations for Pets and Children
- Some Archidium species form dense tufts.
- Descriptions mention plants with stems up to 6 mm high.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Archidium Brid.
- Family: Archidiaceae
- Order: Archidiales
- Kingdom: Plantae
- Synonyms: For Archidium alternifolium, synonyms include Archidium longifolium and Pleuridium alternifolium.
Common Names
- archidium moss
- alternateleaf archidium moss (for Archidium alternifolium)
- Clay Earth-moss (for Archidium alternifolium)
- Donnell's Archidium Moss (for Archidium donnellii)
- Hall's archidium moss (for Archidium hallii)
- Small Archidium Moss (for Archidium minus)
- Ohio Archidium Moss (for Archidium ohioense)
Distribution and Habitat
- Archidium species have a wide global distribution.
- They are found in various locations including:
- Mexico (Archidium hallii, Archidium donnellii)
- New Zealand (Archidium elatum)
- Brazil (Archidium oblongifolium)
- Lower Silesia (SW Poland) (Archidium alternifolium)
- California
- Antarctica (Archidium alternifolium, Archidium donnellii)
Morphological Characteristics
- Plants can grow with stems to 6 mm high in dense turfs or scattered formations.
- They can appear yellow-green to olive-green.
- Stems may be simple or weakly branched.
- Stem leaves on the lower portion of plants are scale-like, transitioning abruptly.
- Individual plants can reach 7-15 mm tall.
Ecological Role
- Archidium acanthophylum, along with Cyanotis lanata, has been identified in succession models for Inselberg Indicators in Southwestern regions.
Interactions with Other Organisms
- Mentioned in context of desiccation in comparison to Octoblepharum albidum, another moss species.
Further Information
- ARKive: Provides photos and facts about Archidium elatum. (http://www.arkive.org/archidium-moss/archidium-elatum/)
- Wikipedia: Offers general information about the genus Archidium.
- Encyclopedia of Life: Contains information about various Archidium species, such as Archidium hallii.
- Flora of North America: Provides details about Archidium hallii.
- Azorean Biodiversity Portal: Information on Archidium alternifolium.