Eurhynchium dives - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
dives
ID:
1167472
Status:
valid
Authors:
Müll. Hal.
Source:
tro
Year:
1897
Citation Micro:
Hedwigia 36: 126 1897
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001166810
Common Names
- Rich Bristle Moss
- Eurhynchium dives
- Rich Bristle-moss
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Eurhynchium dives (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 dives 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 dives 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 dives 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 dives
Eurhynchium dives can be found in North America, Europe, and Asia. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as woodlands and forests.
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
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: 35135803: Based on data supplied by Bryonames