Bryum mollifolium - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
H. Philib.
Source:
tro
Year:
1899
Citation Micro:
Rev. Bryol. 26: 81 1899
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001176512
Common Names
- Bryum mollifolium
- Mollifolium Moss
- Mollifolium Bryum
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Bryum mollifolium (also called 'Mollifolium Moss', among many other common names) is a small moss species that grows in tufts or mats. It has a light green color and is found in the Northern Hemisphere, in regions such as North America, Europe, and Asia. It is found in moist habitats, such as in meadows, along streams, and in moist woods.
Uses & Benefits
Bryum mollifolium has been used as a soil conditioner and as a mulch in gardens and landscaping. It can also be used as a decorative element in aquariums and terrariums.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Bryum mollifolium is small, greenish-white and star-shaped. The seed is a small, dark brown, round spore. The seedlings are small, with a single leaf and a short stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Bryum mollifolium is a small, tufted moss that can be propagated by division, spore sowing, or by cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soil in partial shade and can be grown in containers or in the garden. It is tolerant of a wide range of temperatures and can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 4-9.
Where to Find Bryum mollifolium
Bryum mollifolium is found in Europe and Asia.
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
Henri Philibert (1822-1901): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Philib.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35151339: Based on data supplied by Bryonames