Status:
valid
Authors:
Beauverd
Source:
gcc
Year:
1910
Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. Genève , sér. 2, 2: 234 (1910)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000120928
Common Names
- Bryoides Psychrophyton
- Psychrophyton
- Bryoides
Synonyms
- Raoulia bryoides Hook.f. [unknown]
Description
Psychrophyton bryoides (also called bryoid psychrophyton, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to western North America. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as meadows, grasslands, and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Psychrophyton bryoides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes, and its leaves are used to make a tea that is believed to have medicinal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Psychrophyton bryoides is a small, white, star-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black, kidney-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Psychrophyton bryoides is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It should be watered regularly during the growing season and fertilized with a balanced fertilizer. Deadheading spent flowers will help to encourage more blooms.
Where to Find Psychrophyton bryoides
Psychrophyton bryoides can be found in the northern hemisphere, in areas with cool, moist climates.
Psychrophyton bryoides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Psychrophyton bryoides?
Psychrophyton bryoides
What type of plant is Psychrophyton bryoides?
Psychrophyton bryoides is a type of moss.
Where is Psychrophyton bryoides found?
Psychrophyton bryoides is found in the temperate and boreal regions of the Northern Hemisphere.
Species in the Psychrophyton genus
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Abrotanella linearis,
Abrotanella trilobata,
Abrotanella muscosa,
Abrotanella inconspicua,
Abrotanella trichoachaenia,
Abrotanella caespitosa,
Abrotanella nivigena,
Abrotanella pusilla,
Abrotanella linearifolia,
Abrotanella papuana,
Abrotanella rosulata,
Abrotanella emarginata,
Abrotanella fertilis,
Abrotanella spathulata,
Abrotanella purpurea,
Abrotanella patearoa,
Abrotanella submarginata,
Abrotanella diemii,
Abrotanella scapigera,
Abrotanella forsterioides,
Acamptopappus shockleyi,
Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus,
Acanthocephalus benthamianus,
Acanthocephalus amplexifolius,
Acanthocladium dockeri,
Acanthodesmos distichus,
Acanthodesmos gibarensis,
Acanthospermum humile,
Acanthospermum consobrinum,
Acanthospermum glabratum,
Acanthospermum microcarpum,
Acanthospermum hispidum,
Acanthospermum australe,
Acanthospermum lecocarpoides,
Acanthostyles buniifolius,
Acanthostyles saucechicoensis,
Achillea buiana,
Achillea conrathii,
Achillea cucullata,
Achillea styriaca,
Achillea clavennae,
Achillea cappadocica,
Achillea huber-morathii,
Achillea ptarmicoides,
Achillea sieheana,
Achillea barrelieri,