Kingdom:
Phylum:
Bryanae
Order:
Bartramiales
Genus:
Species:
papulans
ID:
1155051

Status:
valid

Authors:
Müll. Hal.

Source:
tro

Year:
1898

Citation Micro:
Hedwigia 37: 231 1898

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001154389

Common Names

  • Bartramia papulans
  • Papulans Moss
  • Papulans Bartramia Moss

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Description

Bartramia papulans (also called Bartram's Hairgrass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to North America. It has narrow, erect leaves and small, white-tipped inflorescences. It grows in moist, open areas such as meadows, pastures, and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Bartramia papulans is used in landscaping and as an ornamental plant. It is also used for erosion control and as a soil stabilizer.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Bartramia papulans is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, with a single, thin stem and small, round leaves.

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Where to Find Bartramia papulans

Bartramia papulans can be found in the southeastern United States, from Texas to Florida.

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: 35113416: Based on data supplied by Bryonames