Bryum leptospeiron - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Müll. Hal. ex Besch.
Source:
tro
Year:
1880
Citation Micro:
Ann. Sci. Nat., Bot., sér. 6, 10: 236 1880
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001167483
Common Names
- Bryum leptospeiron
- Leptospeiron Bryum Moss
- Leptospeiron Moss
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Bryum leptospeiron (also called Slender-spiked 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-spiked stem and a slender-spiked capsule. It is native to Europe, Asia, and North America, and grows in moist, shady habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Bryum leptospeiron has been used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments, including fever, headache, and stomachache. It is also used as an ornamental plant, as it has attractive foliage and is easy to grow.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Bryum leptospeiron is a small, white, bell-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, white, oval-shaped seedlings.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Bryum leptospeiron is a species of moss that can be propagated by spore or division. It prefers moist, shady areas and can be grown in soil or on rocks. It is relatively easy to cultivate and requires little maintenance.
Where to Find Bryum leptospeiron
Bryum leptospeiron can be found in moist, shaded areas in North America, Europe, and Asia.
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
Karl Müller (1818-1899): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Müll.Hal.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35137181: Based on data supplied by Bryonames