Bryum rhypariocaulon - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Müll. Hal.
Source:
tro
Year:
1886
Citation Micro:
Flora 69: 507 1886
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001176968
Common Names
- Bryum rhypariocaulon
- Rhypariocaulon Moss
- Rhypariocaulon's Moss
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Bryum rhypariocaulon (also called Rough-stemmed Bryum, among many other common names) is a species of moss in the family Bryaceae. It is a small, light green moss with a rigid capsule. It is native to North America, Europe, and Asia, and is found in moist, shady habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Bryum rhypariocaulon is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in landscaping. It is also used to help control erosion and as a soil stabilizer. It is also used in the production of moss gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Bryum rhypariocaulon is small and white, with a yellow anther. The seed is a small, dark brown spore. The seedlings are small and light green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Bryum rhypariocaulon can be cultivated and propagated by division or by spores. Division is the most common method of propagation, as it is easy and reliable. Spores can also be used to propagate the plant, but this method is more difficult and less reliable. The plant prefers moist, well-drained soil and can tolerate full sun or partial shade. It is also tolerant of a wide range of temperatures and can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 4-9.
Where to Find Bryum rhypariocaulon
Bryum rhypariocaulon can be found in moist, shady places in Europe, North America 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
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: 35152278: Based on data supplied by Bryonames