Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Genus:
Species:
bifarium
ID:
1151258

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Bosch & Sande Lac.) M. Fleisch.

Source:
tro

Year:
1923

Citation Micro:
Musci Buitenzorg 4: 1513 1923

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001150596

Common Names

  • Pelekium bifarium
  • Bifarium Pelekium
  • Bifarium Moss

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Description

Pelekium bifarium (also called Bifarium Moss, among many other common names) is a small, yellow-green moss with a cushion-like form. It is native to Europe, Asia, and North America, and is commonly found in moist, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Pelekium bifarium is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pelekium bifarium has small, yellow-green flowers, with a single seed in each fruit. The seedlings are small and delicate, with a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pelekium bifarium is a perennial herb that is native to the Caribbean and Central America. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade.

Where to Find Pelekium bifarium

Pelekium bifarium is native to Europe and Asia.

Species in the Thuidiaceae family

Abietinella abietina, Boulaya mittenii, Bryonoguchia molkenboeri, Cyrto-hypnum cylindraceum, Cyrto-hypnum espinosae, Cyrto-hypnum intermedium, Cyrto-hypnum arzobispoae, Cyrto-hypnum frontinoae, Cyrto-hypnum unipinnatum, Echinophyllum sachalinense, Fauriella petelotii, Fauriella baolocensis, Fauriella robustiuscula, Fauriella tenerrima, Fauriella tenuis, Indothuidium kiasense, Inouethuidium robbinsii, Pelekium sharpii, Pelekium bifarium, Pelekium velatum, Pelekium bonianum, Pelekium campanulatum, Pelekium chenagonii, Pelekium ciliatum, Pelekium contortulum, Pelekium erosifolium, Pelekium fuscatum, Pelekium gratum, Pelekium intricatum, Pelekium investe, Pelekium involvens, Pelekium leptocladum, Pelekium minusculum, Pelekium minutulum, Pelekium muricatulum, Pelekium pygmaeum, Pelekium ramosissimum, Pelekium ramusculosum, Pelekium schistocalyx, Pelekium scabrosulum, Pelekium siphotheca, Pelekium subpinnatum, Pelekium synoicum, Pelekium varians, Pelekium versicolor, Pelekium watanabei, Pelekium microphyllum, Pelekium atlanticum, Pelekium pseudoinvolvens, Pelekium thomeanum,

References

Roelof Benjamin van den Bosch (1810-1862): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bosch' in the authors string.
Cornelius Marinus van der Sande Lacoste (1815-1887): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sande Lac.' in the authors string.
Max Fleischer (1861-1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.Fleisch.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35107084: Based on data supplied by Bryonames