Kingdom:
Phylum:
Bryanae
Order:
Bartramiales
Genus:
Species:
aprica
ID:
1154058

Status:
valid

Authors:
Müll. Hal.

Source:
tro

Year:
1875

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 39: 397 1875

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001153396

Common Names

  • Bartramia aprica
  • Sunny Hairgrass
  • Bright Hairgrass

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Description

Bartramia aprica (also called Aprica 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 aprica 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 aprica is a small, white, star-shaped flower. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedling is a small, light green, grass-like plant.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bartramia aprica 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 aprica

Bartramia aprica can be found in dry, rocky habitats in the western United States and Canada.

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

Karl Müller (1818-1899): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Müll.Hal.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35111744: Based on data supplied by Bryonames