Breutelia viguieri - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Bryanae
Order:
Bartramiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
viguieri
ID:
1156414
Status:
valid
Authors:
Cardot
Source:
tro
Year:
1916
Citation Micro:
Bull. Mus. Natl. Hist. Nat. 22: 347 1916
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001155752
Common Names
- Breutelia Viguieri
- Viguieri Moss
- Viguieri Breutelia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Breutelia viguieri (also called 'Viguier's Hair Moss', among many other common names) is a small, yellow-green moss with a creeping habit and a height of 0.5-2 cm. It is native to the Cape Provinces of South Africa and is found in moist, shady habitats such as forests, grasslands, and rock crevices.
Uses & Benefits
Breutelia viguieri has many uses, including as an ornamental plant in gardens, for erosion control on slopes and banks, and as a medicinal plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Breutelia viguieri is small and yellow, with six petals. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and yellow.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Breutelia viguieri is a low-growing, evergreen perennial that grows up to 8 inches tall and spreads to form a dense mat. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is hardy in USDA zones 8 to 10. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagate by division or cuttings in spring or early summer.
Where to Find Breutelia viguieri
Breutelia viguieri can be found in the Northern Hemisphere, in Europe, Asia, and North America.
Species in the Breutelia genus
Breutelia griffinii, Breutelia aciphylla, Breutelia affinis, Breutelia angustiretis, Breutelia arundinifolia, Breutelia aureola, Breutelia auriculata, Breutelia austro-arcuata, Breutelia azorica, Breutelia baeuerlenii, Breutelia brachyphylla, Breutelia brevifolia, Breutelia breviseta, Breutelia brittoniae, Breutelia chrysea, Breutelia chrysocoma, Breutelia crassicaulis, Breutelia dicranacea, Breutelia diffracta, Breutelia dominicensis, Breutelia dumosa, Breutelia eggersiana, Breutelia elongata, Breutelia eugeniae, Breutelia gnaphalea, Breutelia gracillima, Breutelia grandis, Breutelia harpophylla, Breutelia hasskarliana, Breutelia humbertii, Breutelia inclinata, Breutelia integrifolia, Breutelia jamaicensis, Breutelia karsteniana, Breutelia kilimandscharica, Breutelia kinabaluensis, Breutelia leptodontoides, Breutelia lonchopelma, Breutelia longicapsularis, Breutelia luteola, Breutelia macrocarpa, Breutelia madagassa, Breutelia microdonta, Breutelia minuta, Breutelia mohriana, Breutelia muhavurensis, Breutelia nigrescens, Breutelia pendula, Breutelia perrieri, Breutelia picardae,
Species in the Bartramiaceae family
Anacolia menziesii, Anacolia scioana, Anacolia webbii, Anacolia breutelii, Bartramia alaris, Bartramia angustifolia, Bartramia angustissima, Bartramia aprica, Bartramia aristaria, Bartramia aurescens, Bartramia brachypus, Bartramia brevifolia, Bartramia breviseta, Bartramia capensis, Bartramia compacta, Bartramia conica, Bartramia costa-ricensis, Bartramia crassinervia, Bartramia deciduaefolia, Bartramia delagoae, Bartramia didymocarpa, Bartramia gigantea, Bartramia halleriana, Bartramia hampeana, Bartramia humilis, Bartramia inconspicua, Bartramia ithyphylla, Bartramia ithyphylloides, Bartramia laevisphaera, Bartramia longifolia, Bartramia macounii, Bartramia maderensis, Bartramia madurensis, Bartramia marionensis, Bartramia mathewsii, Bartramia microstoma, Bartramia mossmaniana, Bartramia nanosubulata, Bartramia papulans, Bartramia penicillatula, Bartramia perpumila, Bartramia pilicuspis, Bartramia polytrichoides, Bartramia pomiformis, Bartramia potosica, Bartramia pseudocryptopodium, Bartramia rietmanniana, Bartramia robusta, Bartramia stricta, Bartramia strictifolia,
References
Jules Cardot (1860-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cardot' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35115560: Based on data supplied by Bryonames