Kingdom:
Phylum:
Bryanae
Order:
Bartramiales
Genus:
Species:
pseudocryptopodium
ID:
1155085

Status:
valid

Authors:
Müll. Hal.

Source:
tro

Year:
1882

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 43: 412 1882

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001154423

Common Names

  • Cryptopodium Bartram Moss
  • Cryptopodium Bartram's Moss
  • Pseudocryptopodium Bartram Moss

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Description

Bartramia pseudocryptopodium (also called False Cryptopodium Hairgrass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to North America. It has a tufted habit with narrow, linear leaves and small, inconspicuous flowers. It grows in moist meadows, bogs, and marshes, and is often found in disturbed areas such as roadsides and abandoned fields.

Uses & Benefits

Bartramia pseudocryptopodium is an ornamental plant that is used in gardens and landscaping projects. It is also used as a ground cover in areas where it is difficult to grow grass. The plant is known to be drought tolerant and can survive in poor soil conditions.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Bartramia pseudocryptopodium has small, white flowers with six petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bartramia pseudocryptopodium is a perennial grass that is native to North America. It is found in moist, well-drained soils and is tolerant of drought and heat. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a sunny location. Division can be done in spring or fall. The plants should be divided into clumps of 3-4 plants and replanted in well-drained soil.

Where to Find Bartramia pseudocryptopodium

Bartramia pseudocryptopodium 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

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: 35113473: Based on data supplied by Bryonames