Kingdom:
Phylum:
Bryanae
Order:
Bryales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lepidum
ID:
1168128

Status:
valid

Authors:
Wilson

Source:
tro

Year:
1857

Citation Micro:
Hooker's J. Bot. Kew Gard. Misc. 9: 330 1857

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001167466



Common Names

  • Bryum lepidum
  • Lepidum Bryum Moss
  • Lepidum Moss


Searching for Bryum lepidum? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Description

Bryum lepidum (also called Slender-scaled Bryum Moss, among many other common names) is a species of moss in the family Bryaceae. It is a small, tufted moss with a slender-scaled stem and a slender-scaled capsule. It is native to Europe, Asia, and North America, and grows in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Bryum lepidum is an attractive ornamental plant, often used in gardens and landscaping for its attractive foliage. It is also used in the horticulture industry for its drought tolerance and ability to thrive in shady areas.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Bryum lepidum is small, white and star-shaped. The seeds are small, round and brown. The seedlings are small and light green.

Searching for Bryum lepidum? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Where to Find Bryum lepidum

Bryum lepidum is native to the Arctic and sub-Arctic regions.

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

William Wilson (1799-1871): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wilson' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35137155: Based on data supplied by Bryonames