Bryum micronitidum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Ochi
Source:
tro
Year:
1980
Citation Micro:
J. Fac. Educ. Tottori Univ., Nat. Sci. 29: 119. f. 34 1980
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001185958
Common Names
- Bryum micronitidum
- Micronitidum Moss
- Bryum Moss
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Bryum micronitidum (also called Micronitid Bryum, among many other common names) is a moss species in the family Dicranaceae. It is a small, yellow-green moss with a short stem and leaves that are curved and twisted. It is native to Europe, Asia, and North America, and is found in moist, shady habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Bryum micronitidum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in landscaping. It is also used in the production of certain medicines and as a food source for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Bryum micronitidum has small, yellow-green flowers that are clustered together in a spike-like inflorescence. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have a single, short-bladed leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Bryum micronitidum can be propagated by division, cuttings, and spores. It prefers moist, shady, and well-drained soils with a pH of 5.5-6.5. It should be grown in partial shade and can tolerate full sun if kept moist. It requires regular watering and fertilizing to keep the soil moist and fertile. It should be protected from extreme temperatures and strong winds.
Where to Find Bryum micronitidum
Bryum micronitidum can be found in wetland habitats in North America and Europe.
Bryum micronitidum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bryum micronitidum?
Bryum micronitidum
What type of plant is Bryum micronitidum?
Moss
Where is Bryum micronitidum found?
Asia, Africa, and Australia
Species in the Bryum genus
Bryum microimbricatum, Bryum richardsii, Bryum acuminatissimum, Bryum afrocalophyllum, Bryum alandense, Bryum albopulvinatum, Bryum albulum, Bryum altaicum, Bryum amblyacis, Bryum amentirameum, Bryum anomodon, Bryum apalodictyoides, Bryum arachnoideum, Bryum argenteum, Bryum argentisetum, Bryum atrovirens, Bryum auratum, Bryum austroturbinatum, Bryum baeuerlenii, Bryum billetii, Bryum blindii, Bryum botterii, Bryum bourgeanum, Bryum brachycladulum, Bryum brasiliense, Bryum brevicoma, Bryum bulbiferum, Bryum bulbigerum, Bryum bulbillicaule, Bryum bullosum, Bryum campoanum, Bryum campylopodioides, Bryum capillatum, Bryum capituliforme, Bryum carbonicola, Bryum challaense, Bryum chryseum, Bryum cognatum, Bryum colombi, Bryum coloradense, Bryum conoideo-operculatum, Bryum crassimucronatum, Bryum cristatum, Bryum crozetense, Bryum deciduum, Bryum defractum, Bryum delitescens, Bryum depressum, Bryum diaphanum, Bryum dimorphum,
Species in the Bryaceae family
Acidodontium exaltatum, Acidodontium heteroneuron, Acidodontium lonchotrachylon, Acidodontium longifolium, Acidodontium megalocarpum, Acidodontium pallidum, Acidodontium ramicola, Acidodontium rhamphostegium, Acidodontium seminerve, Acidodontium sprucei, Acidodontium subrotundum, Acidodontium trachyticola, Acidodontium integrifolium, Acidodontium lanceolatifolium, Anomobryum angustirete, Anomobryum brachymenioides, Anomobryum brachymeniopsis, Anomobryum bulbiferum, Anomobryum clavicaule, Anomobryum compressulum, Anomobryum conicum, Anomobryum cygnicollum, Anomobryum filinerve, Anomobryum humillimum, Anomobryum julaceum, Anomobryum laceratum, Anomobryum lusitanicum, Anomobryum nitidum, Anomobryum obtusatissimum, Anomobryum orbiculatum, Anomobryum pellucidum, Anomobryum perimbricatum, Anomobryum polymorphum, Anomobryum prostratum, Anomobryum pycnobaseum, Anomobryum robustum, Anomobryum schmidii, Anomobryum semiovatum, Anomobryum semireticulatum, Anomobryum soquense, Anomobryum subnitidum, Anomobryum werthii, Anomobryum yasudae, Anomobryum parvifolium, Anomobryum worthleyi, Anomobryum albo-imbricatum, Anomobryum hyalinum, Anomobryum ochianum, Anomobryum ochii, Anomobryum sharpii,
References
Harumi Ochi (1920-2001): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ochi' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35167791: Based on data supplied by Bryonames