Bartramia costa-ricensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Bryanae
Order:
Bartramiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
costa-ricensis
ID:
1154117
Status:
valid
Authors:
Müll. Hal.
Source:
tro
Year:
1851
Citation Micro:
Syn. Musc. Frond. 2: 618 1851
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001153455
Common Names
- Bartramia costa-ricensis
- Costa Rican Bartramia
- Costa Rican Moss
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Bartramia costa-ricensis (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 costa-ricensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Bartramia costa-ricensis 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Bartramia costa-ricensis 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 costa-ricensis
Bartramia costa-ricensis can be found in Central and South America.
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: 35111843: Based on data supplied by Bryonames