Kingdom:
Phylum:
Bryanae
Order:
Bartramiales
Genus:
Species:
macounii
ID:
1154996

Status:
valid

Authors:
Austin

Source:
tro

Year:
1877

Citation Micro:
Bot. Gaz. 2: 96 1877

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001154334

Common Names

  • Macoun's Bartram Moss
  • Macoun Bartram Moss
  • Macoun's Bartram's Moss

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Description

Bartramia macounii (also called 'Macoun's Hair-grass', among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to Europe, Asia and North America. It grows in meadows, grasslands, and open woodlands. It has a tufted habit with narrow, linear leaves that are up to 5 cm long. The flower heads are up to 15 cm long and are composed of many spikelets.

Uses & Benefits

Bartramia macounii has been used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used as a food source for some animals.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Bartramia macounii is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small and have a yellowish-green color.

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Where to Find Bartramia macounii

Bartramia macounii can be found in North America, Europe, and Asia. It grows in moist, shady areas such as woodlands and meadows.

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

Coe Finch Austin (1831-1880): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Austin' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35113321: Based on data supplied by Bryonames