Kingdom:
Phylum:
Bryanae
Order:
Bartramiales
Genus:
Species:
deciduaefolia
ID:
1154133

Status:
valid

Authors:
Broth. & Yasuda

Source:
tro

Year:
1915

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mag. (Tokyo) 29: 23. 3 1915

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001153471

Common Names

  • Bartramia deciduaefolia
  • Deciduous-leaved Hairgrass
  • Deciduous-leaf Hairgrass

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Description

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Bartramia deciduaefolia 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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Where to Find Bartramia deciduaefolia

Bartramia deciduaefolia can be found in the eastern United States, from New York to Florida and west to Texas and Oklahoma.

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

Viktor Ferdinand Brotherus (1849-1929): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Broth.' in the authors string.
Atsushi Yasuda (1868-1924): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Yasuda' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35111873: Based on data supplied by Bryonames