Bryum russulum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Broth. & Geh.
Source:
tro
Year:
1898
Citation Micro:
Oefvers. Förh. Finska Vetensk.-Soc. 40: 175 1898
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001177028
Common Names
- Bryum Russulum
- Russulum Moss
- Russulum Bryum
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Bryum russulum (also called Russula Bryum, among many other common names) is a species of moss in the family Bryaceae. It is a small, yellow-green moss with a smooth texture. It is native to Europe, Asia, and North America, and is found in moist, shady habitats such as forest floors.
Uses & Benefits
Bryum russulum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a soil stabilizer in areas prone to erosion.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Bryum russulum is a small, yellowish-green, star-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a tuft of white hairs with a yellowish-green costa and russulum leaves at the tip.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Bryum russulum is a species of moss that can be propagated by spore or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and can be grown in partial shade or full sun. It is tolerant of a wide range of temperatures and can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 4-9.
Where to Find Bryum russulum
Bryum russulum can be found in moist, shady habitats in North America, Europe, and Asia.
Bryum russulum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bryum russulum?
Bryum russulum
What type of plant is Bryum russulum?
Moss
Where is Bryum russulum found?
It is found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world
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
Viktor Ferdinand Brotherus (1849-1929): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Broth.' in the authors string.
Adalbert Geheeb (1842-1909): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Geh.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35152367: Based on data supplied by Bryonames