Kingdom:
Phylum:
Bryanae
Order:
Bartramiales
Genus:
Species:
delagoae
ID:
1154138

Status:
valid

Authors:
Müll. Hal.

Source:
tro

Year:
1899

Citation Micro:
Hedwigia 38: 92 1899

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001153476

Common Names

  • Bartramia delagoae
  • Delagoa Bartramia
  • Bartramia Moss

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Description

Bartramia delagoae (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 delagoae can be used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in landscaping. It is also used in the production of paper and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: Bartramia delagoae has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. Seed: The seeds of Bartramia delagoae are small, black and shiny. Seedlings: The seedlings of Bartramia delagoae have a single, erect stem with two opposite leaves.

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Where to Find Bartramia delagoae

Bartramia delagoae 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

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: 35111881: Based on data supplied by Bryonames