Taxonomy

Division:

Bryophyta | - Mosses

Family:

Aulacomniaceae

Genus:

Aulacomnium

Species:

Aulacomnium androgynum

USDA Symbol:

AUAN70

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Nonvascular

Height:

2 cm

Light Requirements:

Part Shade

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Ground Cover:

Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

invertebrates, microhabitat

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

acidic, nutrient-poor, well-drained soil

pH:

4.5 - 6.0 (acidic to slightly acidic)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

commonly found in coniferous forest floors

Propagation & Germination

Notes:

Reproduces primarily via gemmae (asexual propagules) produced on specialized stalks; spore reproduction less common in this species.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI