Kingdom:
Phylum:
Bryanae
Order:
Bartramiales
Genus:
Species:
ithyphylloides
ID:
1154962

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schimp. ex Müll. Hal.

Source:
tro

Year:
1859

Citation Micro:
Bot. Zeitung (Berlin) 17: 229 1859

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001154300

Common Names

  • Bartramia ithyphylloides
  • Ithyphylloid Bartramia
  • Ithyphylloid False Moss

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Uses & Benefits

Bartramia ithyphylloides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to control erosion on slopes and in areas with poor soil.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Bartramia ithyphylloides is white to pale yellow, with a tubular corolla and four petals. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bartramia ithyphylloides is a low-maintenance, easy-to-grow plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be propagated by division in spring or early summer. The seed can be sown in spring or early summer and should be kept moist until germination. It can also be propagated by cuttings in summer.

Where to Find Bartramia ithyphylloides

Bartramia ithyphylloides can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of South America and the Caribbean.

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

Wilhelm Philippe Schimper (1808-1880): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schimp.' in the authors string.
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: 35113261: Based on data supplied by Bryonames