Taxonomy

Division:

Bryophyta | - Mosses

Family:

Aulacomniaceae

Genus:

Aulacomnium

Species:

Aulacomnium acuminatum

USDA Symbol:

AUAC70

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Nonvascular

Height:

5 cm

Light Requirements:

Part Shade

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Ground Cover:

Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

invertebrate habitat, moisture retention

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

moist, acidic, organic-rich soil

pH:

5.0 - 6.5 (acidic to slightly acidic)

Drainage:

tolerates poor drainage

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

commonly found in bogs and wetlands

Propagation & Germination

Notes:

Reproduces primarily by spores and vegetative fragmentation; spore germination requires moist, shaded conditions on bare soil or decaying wood.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI