Status:
valid
Authors:
(James) Kindb.
Source:
tro
Year:
1894
Citation Micro:
Revue Bryologique 21: 35. 1894
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001154579
Common Names
- Bartramiopsis lescurii
- Lescur's Bartramiopsis
- Lescur's Moss
Description
Bartramiopsis lescurii (also called Bartramiopsis, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Gesneriaceae. It is native to the tropical forests of Central and South America. It is a small herbaceous plant with ovate-lanceolate leaves and small white flowers with yellowish spots. It grows in moist and shady habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Bartramiopsis lescurii is a species of moss that can be used as a ground cover in gardens and as a soil stabilizer. It can also be used to help retain moisture in the soil and as a natural fertilizer.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Bartramiopsis lescurii is white in color and has six petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedling is a small, green, leafy plant.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cultivation and propagation of Bartramiopsis lescurii: This plant is best grown in a moist, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early fall and rooted in a warm, humid environment.
Where to Find Bartramiopsis lescurii
Bartramiopsis lescurii can be found in North America, Europe, and Asia. It grows in moist, shady areas such as woodlands and meadows.
Species in the Bartramiopsis genus
Species in the Polytrichaceae family
Alophosia azorica,
Atrichopsis compressa,
Atrichopsis angulata,
Atrichopsis australis,
Atrichopsis bellii,
Atrichopsis capensis,
Atrichopsis crispula,
Atrichopsis erosa,
Atrichopsis laxifolia,
Atrichopsis mexicana,
Atrichopsis minima,
Atrichopsis tapes,
Atrichopsis tenuirostris,
Atrichopsis tetragona,
Atrichopsis trichodon,
Atrichopsis tristaniensis,
Atrichum cylindricum,
Atrichum altecristatum,
Atrichum longifolium,
Atrichum androgynum,
Atrichum angustatum,
Atrichum crispulum,
Atrichum crispum,
Atrichum flavisetum,
Atrichum muelleri,
Atrichum oerstedianum,
Atrichum polycarpum,
Atrichum rhystophyllum,
Atrichum selwynii,
Atrichum subserratum,
Atrichum tenellum,
Atrichum undulatum,
Atrichum yakushimense,
Atrichum laoshanense,
Bartramiopsis lescurii,
Dawsonia beccarii,
Dawsonia gigantea,
Dawsonia grandis,
Dawsonia insignis,
Dawsonia lativaginata,
Dawsonia longiseta,
Dawsonia papuana,
Dawsonia polytrichoides,
Dawsonia pullei,
Dawsonia superba,
Dendroligotrichum tongariroense,
Dendroligotrichum dendroides,
Dendroligotrichum squamosum,
Hebantia rigida,
Itatiella ulei,