Blindia rigida - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Dicranidae
Order:
Grimmiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
rigida
ID:
1533884
Status:
valid
Authors:
B.K. Andreas
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2013
Citation Micro:
The Bryologist. 116(3): 266. 2013
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000017758
Common Names
- Blindia rigida
- Rigid Blindia
- Rigid Moss
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Blindia rigida (also called Rigid 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 rigida is used as an ornamental plant and can be used in landscaping to add texture and color.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Blindia rigida has small, yellow flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Cultivation and propagation of Blindia rigida: Blindia rigida 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 rigida
Blindia rigida can be found in Europe, Asia, and North America.
Blindia rigida FAQ
What is the scientific name of Blindia rigida?
Blindia rigida
What type of plant is Blindia rigida?
Moss
Where is Blindia rigida found?
North America, Europe, and Asia
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
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 100392797: Based on data supplied by Bryonames