Bryum riparium - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
I. Hagen
Source:
tro
Year:
1908
Citation Micro:
Kongel. Norske Vidensk. Selsk. Skr. (Trondheim) 1907(1): 33 1908
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001176976
Common Names
- Bryum riparium
- Riparium Moss
- Riparium's Moss
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Bryum riparium (also called Riverbank Bryum, among many other common names) is a species of moss in the family Bryaceae. It is a small, light green moss with a robust capsule. It is native to North America, Europe, and Asia, and is found in moist, shady habitats near rivers.
Uses & Benefits
Bryum riparium has been used in traditional medicine to treat skin diseases, and its leaves are used as a diuretic, antiseptic, and anti-inflammatory agent. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Bryum riparium 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 riparium 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 riparium
Bryum riparium is found in Europe, North Africa, and Asia.
Bryum riparium FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bryum riparium?
Bryum riparium
What is the common name of Bryum riparium?
Riparian Bryum
What type of habitat does Bryum riparium prefer?
Bryum riparium prefers moist, shady habitats
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
Ingebrigt Hagen (1852-1917): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'I.Hagen' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35152288: Based on data supplied by Bryonames