Eurhynchium dawsonii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
dawsonii
ID:
1167463
Status:
valid
Authors:
Kindb.
Source:
tro
Year:
1890
Citation Micro:
Bull. Torrey Bot. Club 17: 278 1890
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001166801
Common Names
- Dawson's Bristle Moss
- Eurhynchium dawsonii
- Dawson's Bristle-moss
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Eurhynchium dawsonii (also called Dawson's Bristle-moss, among many other common names) is a species of moss found in Europe, Asia, North America, and South America. It is a small, yellow-green moss with a flattened, creeping stem and oval-shaped leaves. It grows in moist, shady places, such as in forests, on rocks, and in grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Eurhynchium dawsonii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for landscaping, as well as for erosion control. It is also used as a food source for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Eurhynchium dawsonii has small, white flowers that are borne on short stems. The seeds are small and black. Seedlings are small and dark green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Eurhynchium dawsonii is a small, tufted moss with a wide distribution in the Northern Hemisphere. It prefers moist, shady habitats and can be found in grasslands, woodlands, and other moist areas. It is easily propagated by division and can be grown in a variety of soils. It is tolerant of drought and can be grown in full sun or partial shade.
Where to Find Eurhynchium dawsonii
Eurhynchium dawsonii can be found in Europe, primarily in the countries of Germany, Austria, and Switzerland.
Species in the Eurhynchium genus
Eurhynchium acicladium, Eurhynchium asperipes, Eurhynchium cuestarum, Eurhynchium dawsonii, Eurhynchium devexum, Eurhynchium dives, Eurhynchium integrifolium, Eurhynchium kirishimense, Eurhynchium latifolium, Eurhynchium laxirete, Eurhynchium pseudopiliferum, Eurhynchium rugisetum, Eurhynchium spiculosum, Eurhynchium sprengelii, Eurhynchium striatum, Eurhynchium spinulinerve, Eurhynchium angustirete, Eurhynchium suberectum, Eurhynchium subsquarrulosum, Eurhynchium yezoanum, Eurhynchium tenuivagum, Eurhynchium jovet-astiae, Eurhynchium peyronelii, Eurhynchium filiforme, Eurhynchium brachyphyllum,
Species in the Brachytheciaceae family
Aerobryum speciosum, Aerobryum brevicuspis, Aerolindigia capillacea, Brachytheciastrum delicatulum, Brachytheciastrum collinum, Brachytheciastrum dieckei, Brachytheciastrum falcatulum, Brachytheciastrum kashmirense, Brachytheciastrum leibergii, Brachytheciastrum microcollinum, Brachytheciastrum paradoxum, Brachytheciastrum trachypodium, Brachytheciastrum velutinum, Brachytheciastrum fendleri, Brachytheciastrum olympicum, Brachytheciastrum leiopodium, Brachytheciastrum salicinum, Brachytheciastrum umbilicatum, Brachytheciella stolonifera, Brachythecium tortipilum, Brachythecium dahuricum, Brachythecium irinae, Brachythecium jacuticum, Brachythecium chakratense, Brachythecium garhwalense, Brachythecium acuminatum, Brachythecium afroglareosum, Brachythecium albicans, Brachythecium asperrimum, Brachythecium auriculatum, Brachythecium austroglareosum, Brachythecium austrosalebrosum, Brachythecium bellii, Brachythecium bodinieri, Brachythecium borgenii, Brachythecium brachycarpum, Brachythecium brachycladum, Brachythecium buchananii, Brachythecium calliergonoides, Brachythecium campestre, Brachythecium camptothecioides, Brachythecium campylothallum, Brachythecium caucasicum, Brachythecium cavifolium, Brachythecium chauvetii, Brachythecium chocayae, Brachythecium cirrosum, Brachythecium complanatum, Brachythecium comtifolium, Brachythecium conostomum,
References
Nils Conrad Kindberg (1832-1910): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kindb.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35135792: Based on data supplied by Bryonames