Kingdom:
Phylum:
Bryanae
Order:
Bartramiales
Genus:
Species:
mathewsii
ID:
1155010

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mitt.

Source:
tro

Year:
1869

Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 12: 273 1869

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001154348

Common Names

  • Mathewsii Bartramia
  • Mathewsii Hairgrass
  • Mathewsii's Bartramia

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Uses & Benefits

Bartramia mathewsii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and can also be used to provide food and shelter for wildlife.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Bartramia mathewsii sub. brasiliensis Fransén
Bartramia mathewsii sub. synoica Fransén

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Bartramia mathewsii is a small, yellow, 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Bartramia mathewsii can be propagated by division or by seed. Division is the easiest way to propagate the plant, as it can be done in the spring or fall. To divide the plant, simply dig up the clump and separate the plants. Replant the divisions in well-draining soil and water them thoroughly. To propagate by seed, sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix in the late spring or early summer. Keep the soil moist and in a warm location. The seeds should germinate in about two weeks.

Where to Find Bartramia mathewsii

Bartramia mathewsii is found in North 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

William Mitten (1819-1906): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mitt.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35113340: Based on data supplied by Bryonames