Kingdom:
Phylum:
Bryanae
Order:
Bartramiales
Genus:
Species:
alaris
ID:
1154043

Status:
valid

Authors:
Dixon & Sainsbury

Source:
tro

Year:
1933

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 71: 221 1933

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001153381

Common Names

  • Bartramia alaris
  • Winged Bartramia
  • Winged Moss

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Description

Bartramia alaris (also called Winged Bartramia, among many other common names) is a species of moss found in the Northern Hemisphere. It is a small, tufted plant with yellow-green leaves that are curved and have pointed tips. It is native to North America, Europe, and Asia, and is found in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Bartramia alaris is used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, and anti-fungal properties. It is also used in landscaping and as a soil stabilizer.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Bartramia alaris is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single, slender stem.

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Where to Find Bartramia alaris

Bartramia alaris can be found in North America, especially in the eastern United States.

Species in the Bartramiaceae family

Anacolia menziesii, Anacolia scioana, Anacolia webbii, Anacolia breutelii, Bartramia alaris, Bartramia angustifolia, Bartramia angustissima, Bartramia aprica, Bartramia aristaria, Bartramia aurescens, Bartramia brachypus, Bartramia brevifolia, Bartramia breviseta, Bartramia capensis, Bartramia compacta, Bartramia conica, Bartramia costa-ricensis, Bartramia crassinervia, Bartramia deciduaefolia, Bartramia delagoae, Bartramia didymocarpa, Bartramia gigantea, Bartramia halleriana, Bartramia hampeana, Bartramia humilis, Bartramia inconspicua, Bartramia ithyphylla, Bartramia ithyphylloides, Bartramia laevisphaera, Bartramia longifolia, Bartramia macounii, Bartramia maderensis, Bartramia madurensis, Bartramia marionensis, Bartramia mathewsii, Bartramia microstoma, Bartramia mossmaniana, Bartramia nanosubulata, Bartramia papulans, Bartramia penicillatula, Bartramia perpumila, Bartramia pilicuspis, Bartramia polytrichoides, Bartramia pomiformis, Bartramia potosica, Bartramia pseudocryptopodium, Bartramia rietmanniana, Bartramia robusta, Bartramia stricta, Bartramia strictifolia,

References

Hugh Neville Dixon (1861-1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dixon' in the authors string.
George Osborne King Sainsbury (1880-1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sainsbury' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35111721: Based on data supplied by Bryonames