Status:
valid
Authors:
Dixon
Source:
tro
Year:
1938
Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 76: 259. 15 1938
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001153393
Common Names
- Bartramia angustissima
- Very Narrow-leaved Hairgrass
- Very Narrow-leaf Hairgrass
Description
Bartramia angustissima (also called Angustissima Bartramia, among many other common names) is a species of moss found in the Northern Hemisphere. It is a small, yellow-green moss with a stem that is typically 1-2 cm tall. It is native to Europe, Asia, and North America, and is found in moist, shady habitats such as forests, meadows, and stream banks.
Uses & Benefits
Bartramia angustissima 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
Bartramia angustissima has small, white flowers and small, black seeds. Seedlings are small, with a single leaf and a short stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Bartramia angustissima is a perennial grass native to Europe and North Africa. It is a low-growing grass with narrow, pointed leaves. It grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer and kept moist until germination. Division of established clumps can be done in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Bartramia angustissima
Bartramia angustissima 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,