Kingdom:
Phylum:
Bryanae
Order:
Bartramiales
Genus:
Species:
compacta
ID:
1154113

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hornsch.

Source:
tro

Year:
1820

Citation Micro:
Horae Phys. Berol. 63. f. 13 1820

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001153451

Common Names

  • Bartramia compacta
  • Compact Bartramia
  • Compact Moss

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Description

Bartramia compacta (also called 'Bartram's Moss', among many other common names) is a species of moss found in the Northern Hemisphere. It is a small, tufted moss with short, erect stems and small, ovate-lanceolate leaves. It is native to North America, Europe, and Asia, and is found in moist, shady habitats such as woods, meadows, and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Bartramia compacta is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Bartramia compacta var. macowaniana (Müll. Hal.) Magill

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Bartramia compacta is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedling is a small, green, round seedling.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bartramia compacta can be propagated by seed or division. When propagating by seed, sow the seeds in a cold frame in the fall or spring. When propagating by division, divide the clumps in the spring or fall. Plant the divisions in well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade.

Where to Find Bartramia compacta

Bartramia compacta can be found in North America, Europe, and Asia.

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

Christian Friedrich Hornschuch (1793-1850): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hornsch.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35111837: Based on data supplied by Bryonames