Kingdom:
Phylum:
Dicranidae
Order:
Grimmiales
Genus:
Species:
buckii
ID:
1533882

Status:
valid

Authors:
B.K. Andreas

Source:
rhakhis

Year:
2013

Citation Micro:
The Bryologist. 116(3): 264. 2013

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000017757

Common Names

  • Blindia buckii
  • Buck's Blindia
  • Blindia Moss

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Description

Blindia buckii (also called Buck's Blindia, among many other common names) is a species of moss in the family Blindiaceae. It is a small, delicate moss with a creeping habit. It is native to Asia, Europe, and North America, and is found in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Blindia buckii is used as an ornamental plant and can be used in landscaping to add texture and color.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Blindia buckii has small, yellow flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cultivation and propagation of Blindia buckii: Blindia buckii is a moss that can be propagated by spores or by division. It is best grown in moist, shady areas with acidic soil. It can be propagated by sowing spores on the soil surface or by dividing established clumps. Spores should be sown in the spring or early summer. Division can be done in the spring or fall when the plants are actively growing. The divided clumps should be planted in moist, shady areas with acidic soil.

Where to Find Blindia buckii

Blindia buckii can be found in Europe, Asia, and North America.

Blindia buckii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Blindia buckii?

Blindia buckii

What type of plant is Blindia buckii?

Moss

Where is Blindia buckii found?

North America, Europe, and Asia

Species in the Seligeriaceae family

Blindia acuta, Blindia brachystegia, Blindia caespiticia, Blindia campylopodioides, Blindia capillifolia, Blindia contecta, Blindia immersa, Blindia jamesonii, Blindia japonica, Blindia magellanica, Blindia martinii, Blindia roerichii, Blindia torrentium, Blindia maxwellii, Blindia dalatensis, Blindia seppeltii, Blindia gradsteinii, Blindia buckii, Blindia rigida, Blindia serrata, Hymenolomopsis tolucensis, Notothamia ferruginea, Seligeria careyana, Seligeria acutifolia, Seligeria brevifolia, Seligeria calcarea, Seligeria cardotii, Seligeria carniolica, Seligeria donniana, Seligeria gymnostoma, Seligeria oelandica, Seligeria patula, Seligeria paucifolia, Seligeria pusilla, Seligeria trifaria, Seligeria tristichoides, Seligeria irrigata, Seligeria calycina, Blindiadelphus campylopodus, Blindiadelphus diminutus, Blindiadelphus diversifolius, Blindiadelphus polaris, Blindiadelphus recurvatus, Blindiadelphus sibiricus, Blindiadelphus subimmersus,

References

The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 100392796: Based on data supplied by Bryonames