Blindia japonica - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Dicranidae
Order:
Grimmiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
japonica
ID:
1155305
Status:
valid
Authors:
Broth.
Source:
tro
Year:
1921
Citation Micro:
Oefvers. Förh. Finska Vetensk.-Soc. 62A(9): 4 1921
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001154643
Common Names
- Blindia japonica
- Japanese Blindia
- Japanese Blindia Grass
Searching for Blindia japonica? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!
Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Blindia japonica (also called Japanese Blindia, among many other common names) is a moss species native to Japan. It is a small, yellow-green moss with a short stem and a few branches. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as woodlands, meadows, and along streams.
Uses & Benefits
Blindia japonica has been used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used for erosion control and as a soil stabilizer.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Blindia japonica is small and yellow, with five petals. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.
Searching for Blindia japonica? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!
Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Blindia japonica is a small, evergreen shrub that is native to Japan. It can be propagated by seed, division, or cuttings. It prefers a well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C (14°F). It can be pruned back in late winter to encourage new growth.
Where to Find Blindia japonica
Blindia japonica can be found in Japan and Korea.
Species in the Blindia genus
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,
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
Viktor Ferdinand Brotherus (1849-1929): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Broth.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35113824: Based on data supplied by Bryonames