Kingdom:
Phylum:
Dicranidae
Order:
Grimmiales
Species:
chlorocarpa
ID:
1533652

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Mitt.) Bedn.-Ochyra & Ochyra

Source:
rhakhis

Year:
2014

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa. 188(3): 156. 2014

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000017638

Common Names

  • Chlorocarpa Bucklandiella
  • Bucklandiella chlorocarpa
  • Chlorocarpa Moss

Searching for Bucklandiella chlorocarpa? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Description

Bucklandiella chlorocarpa (also called Chlorocarpa bucklandiella, among many other common names) is a species of moss in the family Grimmiaceae. It is a small, cushion-forming moss with a yellow-green to yellow-brown color. It is native to Europe, and can be found in moist, acidic habitats such as bogs, fens, and wet rock ledges.

Uses & Benefits

Bucklandiella chlorocarpa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover in shady areas.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Bucklandiella chlorocarpa are small and white, with six petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, with a smooth, glossy surface. The seedlings are small and delicate, with long, thin stems and small, rounded leaves.

Searching for Bucklandiella chlorocarpa? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Bucklandiella chlorocarpa can be propagated by division of the clumps. The plant prefers moist, well-drained soils and partial shade. It is best grown in an area with consistent moisture and is not tolerant of drought.

Where to Find Bucklandiella chlorocarpa

Bucklandiella chlorocarpa can be found in the northern hemisphere, including Europe, North America, and Asia.

Bucklandiella chlorocarpa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bucklandiella chlorocarpa?

Bucklandiella chlorocarpa

What type of plant is Bucklandiella chlorocarpa?

Moss

Where is Bucklandiella chlorocarpa found?

New Zealand

Species in the Bucklandiella genus

Bucklandiella shevockii, Bucklandiella allanfifei, Bucklandiella pycnotricha, Bucklandiella elegans, Bucklandiella angustissima, Bucklandiella depressa, Bucklandiella dichelymoides, Bucklandiella subcrispipila, Bucklandiella crumiana, Bucklandiella araucana, Bucklandiella affinis, Bucklandiella afoninae, Bucklandiella albipilifera, Bucklandiella angustifolia, Bucklandiella brevipes, Bucklandiella compactula, Bucklandiella crispipila, Bucklandiella cucullatula, Bucklandiella cucullatifolia, Bucklandiella cylindropyxis, Bucklandiella decurrens, Bucklandiella didyma, Bucklandiella elliptica, Bucklandiella emersa, Bucklandiella fuscescens, Bucklandiella fuscolutea, Bucklandiella gracillima, Bucklandiella grimmioides, Bucklandiella heterosticha, Bucklandiella heterostichoides, Bucklandiella himalayana, Bucklandiella joseph-hookeri, Bucklandiella laeta, Bucklandiella lamprocarpa, Bucklandiella lawtonae, Bucklandiella lepervanchei, Bucklandiella lusitanica, Bucklandiella macounii, Bucklandiella membranacea, Bucklandiella microcarpa, Bucklandiella minuta, Bucklandiella nitidula, Bucklandiella obesa, Bucklandiella obtusa, Bucklandiella occidentalis, Bucklandiella ochracea, Bucklandiella orthotrichacea, Bucklandiella pachydictyon, Bucklandiella vulcanicola, Bucklandiella pacifica,

Species in the Grimmiaceae family

Bucklandiella shevockii, Bucklandiella allanfifei, Bucklandiella pycnotricha, Bucklandiella elegans, Bucklandiella angustissima, Bucklandiella depressa, Bucklandiella dichelymoides, Bucklandiella subcrispipila, Bucklandiella crumiana, Bucklandiella araucana, Bucklandiella affinis, Bucklandiella afoninae, Bucklandiella albipilifera, Bucklandiella angustifolia, Bucklandiella brevipes, Bucklandiella compactula, Bucklandiella crispipila, Bucklandiella cucullatula, Bucklandiella cucullatifolia, Bucklandiella cylindropyxis, Bucklandiella decurrens, Bucklandiella didyma, Bucklandiella elliptica, Bucklandiella emersa, Bucklandiella fuscescens, Bucklandiella fuscolutea, Bucklandiella gracillima, Bucklandiella grimmioides, Bucklandiella heterosticha, Bucklandiella heterostichoides, Bucklandiella himalayana, Bucklandiella joseph-hookeri, Bucklandiella laeta, Bucklandiella lamprocarpa, Bucklandiella lawtonae, Bucklandiella lepervanchei, Bucklandiella lusitanica, Bucklandiella macounii, Bucklandiella membranacea, Bucklandiella microcarpa, Bucklandiella minuta, Bucklandiella nitidula, Bucklandiella obesa, Bucklandiella obtusa, Bucklandiella occidentalis, Bucklandiella ochracea, Bucklandiella orthotrichacea, Bucklandiella pachydictyon, Bucklandiella vulcanicola, Bucklandiella pacifica,

References

The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 100407672: Based on data supplied by Bryonames