Donrichardsia bartramii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
bartramii
ID:
1036863
Status:
valid
Authors:
Ignatov & Huttunen
Source:
tro
Year:
2010
Citation Micro:
Taxon 59(3): 798 2010
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001036201
Common Names
- Donrichardsia bartramii
- Bartram's Donrichardsia
- Donrichardsia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Donrichardsia bartramii (also called the Bartram's Moss, among many other common names) is a species of moss found in the Northern Hemisphere. It has a flattened, leafy thallus that is typically 1-2 cm wide and 2-3 cm long. It is found in moist, shady places, often in coniferous forests. It is native to North America, Europe, and Asia.
Uses & Benefits
Donrichardsia bartramii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in rock gardens. It is also used for erosion control and soil stabilization.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Donrichardsia bartramii are small and yellow, with four petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have a short, thin stem and small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Donrichardsia bartramii can be propagated by division or by seed. Cultivation is best done in a sunny, well-drained environment with a pH of 6.0-7.5. It is best to water regularly and keep the soil moist but not soggy.
Where to Find Donrichardsia bartramii
Donrichardsia bartramii is native to the Andes Mountains in South America.
Species in the Donrichardsia genus
Species in the Brachytheciaceae family
Aerobryum speciosum, Aerobryum brevicuspis, Aerolindigia capillacea, Brachytheciastrum delicatulum, Brachytheciastrum collinum, Brachytheciastrum dieckei, Brachytheciastrum falcatulum, Brachytheciastrum kashmirense, Brachytheciastrum leibergii, Brachytheciastrum microcollinum, Brachytheciastrum paradoxum, Brachytheciastrum trachypodium, Brachytheciastrum velutinum, Brachytheciastrum fendleri, Brachytheciastrum olympicum, Brachytheciastrum leiopodium, Brachytheciastrum salicinum, Brachytheciastrum umbilicatum, Brachytheciella stolonifera, Brachythecium tortipilum, Brachythecium dahuricum, Brachythecium irinae, Brachythecium jacuticum, Brachythecium chakratense, Brachythecium garhwalense, Brachythecium acuminatum, Brachythecium afroglareosum, Brachythecium albicans, Brachythecium asperrimum, Brachythecium auriculatum, Brachythecium austroglareosum, Brachythecium austrosalebrosum, Brachythecium bellii, Brachythecium bodinieri, Brachythecium borgenii, Brachythecium brachycarpum, Brachythecium brachycladum, Brachythecium buchananii, Brachythecium calliergonoides, Brachythecium campestre, Brachythecium camptothecioides, Brachythecium campylothallum, Brachythecium caucasicum, Brachythecium cavifolium, Brachythecium chauvetii, Brachythecium chocayae, Brachythecium cirrosum, Brachythecium complanatum, Brachythecium comtifolium, Brachythecium conostomum,
References
Mikhail Stanislavovich Ignatov (b.1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ignatov' in the authors string.
Sanna Marjukka Huttunen (b.1973): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Huttunen' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 100357222: Based on data supplied by Bryonames