Bryum acutifolium - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Thér.) Arts
Source:
tro
Year:
1996
Citation Micro:
J. Bryol. 19: 76 1996
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001201668
Common Names
- Bryum acutifolium
- Acutifolium Bryum
- Acutifolium Moss
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Bryum acutifolium (also called Bryum acutifolium, among many other common names) is a small moss species found in the Northern Hemisphere. It has a yellow-green to yellow-brown color and grows in tufts or mats. It is found in humid, shady habitats, such as in forests, on rocks, and in grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Bryum acutifolium is used as a soil conditioner and is known to have antifungal properties. It can also be used as a natural fertilizer.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Bryum acutifolium has small, white flowers with four petals. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Bryum acutifolium is a species of moss that can be propagated by division or by spore. It prefers moist, acidic soils and can be grown in partial shade or full sun. It is tolerant of a wide range of temperatures and can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 4-9.
Where to Find Bryum acutifolium
Bryum acutifolium can be found in the western United States and Canada.
Bryum acutifolium FAQ
What are the common names of Bryum acutifolium?
Common names of Bryum acutifolium include moss and liverwort.
What is the scientific classification of Bryum acutifolium?
Bryum acutifolium is a species of moss in the family Bryaceae.
Where is Bryum acutifolium found?
Bryum acutifolium is found in the temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere.
Species in the Bryum genus
Bryum microimbricatum, Bryum richardsii, Bryum acuminatissimum, Bryum afrocalophyllum, Bryum alandense, Bryum albopulvinatum, Bryum albulum, Bryum altaicum, Bryum amblyacis, Bryum amentirameum, Bryum anomodon, Bryum apalodictyoides, Bryum arachnoideum, Bryum argenteum, Bryum argentisetum, Bryum atrovirens, Bryum auratum, Bryum austroturbinatum, Bryum baeuerlenii, Bryum billetii, Bryum blindii, Bryum botterii, Bryum bourgeanum, Bryum brachycladulum, Bryum brasiliense, Bryum brevicoma, Bryum bulbiferum, Bryum bulbigerum, Bryum bulbillicaule, Bryum bullosum, Bryum campoanum, Bryum campylopodioides, Bryum capillatum, Bryum capituliforme, Bryum carbonicola, Bryum challaense, Bryum chryseum, Bryum cognatum, Bryum colombi, Bryum coloradense, Bryum conoideo-operculatum, Bryum crassimucronatum, Bryum cristatum, Bryum crozetense, Bryum deciduum, Bryum defractum, Bryum delitescens, Bryum depressum, Bryum diaphanum, Bryum dimorphum,
Species in the Bryaceae family
Acidodontium exaltatum, Acidodontium heteroneuron, Acidodontium lonchotrachylon, Acidodontium longifolium, Acidodontium megalocarpum, Acidodontium pallidum, Acidodontium ramicola, Acidodontium rhamphostegium, Acidodontium seminerve, Acidodontium sprucei, Acidodontium subrotundum, Acidodontium trachyticola, Acidodontium integrifolium, Acidodontium lanceolatifolium, Anomobryum angustirete, Anomobryum brachymenioides, Anomobryum brachymeniopsis, Anomobryum bulbiferum, Anomobryum clavicaule, Anomobryum compressulum, Anomobryum conicum, Anomobryum cygnicollum, Anomobryum filinerve, Anomobryum humillimum, Anomobryum julaceum, Anomobryum laceratum, Anomobryum lusitanicum, Anomobryum nitidum, Anomobryum obtusatissimum, Anomobryum orbiculatum, Anomobryum pellucidum, Anomobryum perimbricatum, Anomobryum polymorphum, Anomobryum prostratum, Anomobryum pycnobaseum, Anomobryum robustum, Anomobryum schmidii, Anomobryum semiovatum, Anomobryum semireticulatum, Anomobryum soquense, Anomobryum subnitidum, Anomobryum werthii, Anomobryum yasudae, Anomobryum parvifolium, Anomobryum worthleyi, Anomobryum albo-imbricatum, Anomobryum hyalinum, Anomobryum ochianum, Anomobryum ochii, Anomobryum sharpii,
References
Irénée Thériot (1859-1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Thér.' in the authors string.
Theo Albert Arts (1942-2000): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Arts' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35200531: Based on data supplied by Bryonames