Bryum molliusculum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Podp.
Source:
tro
Year:
1973
Citation Micro:
Bryum Gen. Monogr. Prodr. 17: 201 1973
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001196627
Common Names
- Bryum molliusculum
- Molliusculum Bryum
- Molliusculum Liverwort
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Bryum molliusculum (also called Soft Bryum, among many other common names) is a species of moss in the Bryaceae family. It is found in North America, Europe, and Asia, and grows in moist, shady habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Bryum molliusculum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscaping. It is also used as a medicinal plant, as it has anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties. It can also be used to make herbal teas and as a natural dye.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Bryum molliusculum has small yellow-green flowers that are found in clusters. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Bryum molliusculum is a small, evergreen, perennial moss. It is found in moist, shady places, and prefers acidic soils. It can be propagated by division or by spore sowing. Division is best done in the spring or early summer. Spores should be sown on a moist, sterile, mossy surface, and kept in a cool, shaded location.
Where to Find Bryum molliusculum
Bryum molliusculum can be found in Europe, Asia, North America, and South America. It is typically found in moist, shady habitats such as woodlands, grasslands, and wetlands.
Bryum molliusculum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bryum molliusculum?
Bryum molliusculum
What is the common name of Bryum molliusculum?
Molliusculum moss
Where is Bryum molliusculum found?
Bryum molliusculum is found in temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere.
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
Josef Podpěra (1878-1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Podp.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35185717: Based on data supplied by Bryonames