Eurhynchium devexum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
devexum
ID:
1167469
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Bosw.) Paris
Source:
tro
Year:
1896
Citation Micro:
Index Bryol. 442 1896
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001166807
Common Names
- Devex Bristle Moss
- Eurhynchium devexum
- Devex Bristle-moss
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Eurhynchium devexum (also called African Bristle-moss, among many other common names) is a species of moss in the family Brachytheciaceae. It is found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia. It grows in moist, shady habitats such as forests and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Eurhynchium devexum 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
The flower of Eurhynchium devexum is small, white and has four petals. The seed is a small, dark brown capsule with a single seed inside. The seedlings are small, green and have a single leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Eurhynchium devexum 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 devexum
Eurhynchium devexum 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
Henry Boswell (1837-1897): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bosw.' in the authors string.
Jean Édouard Gabriel Narcisse Paris (1827-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Paris' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35135799: Based on data supplied by Bryonames