Status:
valid
Authors:
Dixon
Source:
tro
Year:
1935
Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 50: 94. pl. 2: f. 21 1935
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001153406
Common Names
- Bartramia aurescens
- Glistening Hairgrass
- Shining Hairgrass
Description
Bartramia aurescens (also called Aurescent 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 aurescens 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 aurescens 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Bartramia aurescens 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 aurescens
Bartramia aurescens 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,