Kingdom:
Phylum:
Bryanae
Order:
Orthotrichales
Species:
bunyaense
ID:
1186832

Status:
valid

Authors:
D.H. Norris & H. Rob.

Source:
tro

Year:
1981

Citation Micro:
Bryologist 84: 96. f. 1–10 1981

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001186170

Common Names

  • Stoneobryum bunyaense
  • Stoneobryum Moss
  • Bunyaense Stoneobryum

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Description

Stoneobryum bunyaense (also called as Bunyaense Stoneobryum, among many other common names) is a species of moss found in tropical and subtropical regions. It is a small, yellowish-green moss with a short stem and small leaves. It is found in moist, shady areas, such as in forests, woodlands, and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Stoneobryum bunyaense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in landscaping. It is also used in the production of moss walls and green roofs.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Stoneobryum bunyaense has small yellowish-green flowers, which are followed by small, dark brown, egg-shaped seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single leaf that is lanceolate in shape.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Stoneobryum bunyaense can be propagated by division of clumps or by sowing spores. Cultivation is best done in moist, humus-rich, acidic soils in partial shade.

Where to Find Stoneobryum bunyaense

Stoneobryum bunyaense can be found in Australia.

Species in the Stoneobryum genus

Species in the Orthotrichaceae family

Cardotiella appendiculata, Cardotiella quinquefaria, Cardotiella renauldii, Cardotiella secunda, Cardotiella subappendiculata, Cardotiella elimbata, Ceuthotheca cryptocarpa, Desmotheca apiculata, Desmotheca brachiata, Florschuetziella steerei, Florschuetziella scaberrima, Groutiella tumidula, Groutiella chimborazensis, Groutiella apiculata, Groutiella husnotii, Groutiella macrorrhyncha, Groutiella mucronifolia, Groutiella subgoniorrhyncha, Groutiella thraustophylla, Groutiella tomentosa, Groutiella wagneriana, Groutiella obtusa, Groutiella maracaibensis, Groutiella reesei, Groutiella tuberculata, Leiomitrium plicatum, Leratia neocaledonica, Leratia obtusifolia, Leratia exigua, Macrocoma tenuis, Macrocoma orthotrichoides, Macrocoma abyssinica, Macrocoma brasiliensis, Macrocoma iwatsukii, Macrocoma frigida, Macrocoma gastonyi, Macrocoma lycopodioides, Macrocoma pulchella, Macromitrium chloromitrium, Macromitrium perreflexum, Macromitrium onraedtii, Macromitrium sharpii, Macromitrium lomasense, Macromitrium fusco-aureum, Macromitrium galipense, Macromitrium gigasporum, Macromitrium glabratum, Macromitrium globirameum, Macromitrium gracile, Macromitrium greenmanii,

References

Harold E. Robinson (1932-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Rob.' in the authors string.
Daniel Howard Norris (1933-2017): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.H.Norris' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35168067: Based on data supplied by Bryonames