Kingdom:
Phylum:
Bryanae
Order:
Bryales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
petelotii
ID:
1177440

Status:
valid

Authors:
Thér. & R. Henry

Source:
tro

Year:
1928

Citation Micro:
Rev. Bryol., n.s. 1: 43 1928

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001176778

Common Names

  • Bryum petelotii
  • Petelotii Bryum Moss
  • Petelot's Bryum Moss

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Description

Bryum petelotii (also called Petelot's moss, among many other common names) is a small, tufted moss species found in the Northern Hemisphere. It is found in moist, shady habitats such as woodlands, forests, and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Bryum petelotii is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and flower beds. It is also used as a ground cover in areas with poor soil and as a decorative plant in landscaping.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Bryum petelotii is a small, white, star-shaped flower. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single, narrow leaf.

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Where to Find Bryum petelotii

Bryum petelotii can be found in Europe, Asia, and North America. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as woodlands and meadows.

Bryum petelotii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bryum petelotii?

Bryum petelotii

What type of plant is Bryum petelotii?

A moss

Where is Bryum petelotii found?

Bryum petelotii is found in North America, 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

Irénée Thériot (1859-1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Thér.' in the authors string.
Rene Henry (1884-1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.Henry' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35151912: Based on data supplied by Bryonames