Bryum vitianum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Dixon
Source:
tro
Year:
1930
Citation Micro:
Proc. Linn. Soc. New South Wales 55: 279. 8 f. 15 1930
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001177447
Common Names
- Bryum vitianum
- Vitianum Bryum Moss
- Vitianum's Moss
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Bryum vitianum (also called Vitian's moss, among many other common names) is a small moss species found in the Northern Hemisphere. It typically grows in moist, shady areas, such as woodlands and forests. It has a yellowish-green color and a tufted growth form.
Uses & Benefits
Bryum vitianum has been used in traditional medicine as a diuretic, antispasmodic, and for treating skin diseases, as well as for its antifungal and antimicrobial properties. It has also been used to make dye for fabrics.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Bryum vitianum is small and whitish-green in color. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Bryum vitianum is a small, tuft-forming moss native to Europe and Asia. It prefers moist, shady areas and can tolerate a wide range of soil types. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It is best grown in a moist, well-drained soil and can be propagated by division or by spore sowing.
Where to Find Bryum vitianum
Bryum vitianum can be found in Europe, Asia, North America, and South America.
Bryum vitianum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bryum vitianum?
Bryum vitianum
What is the common name of Bryum vitianum?
Vitianum Bryum Moss
What is the habitat of Bryum vitianum?
Bryum vitianum is found in moist, shady areas 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
Hugh Neville Dixon (1861-1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dixon' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35153073: Based on data supplied by Bryonames