Kingdom:
Phylum:
Bryanae
Order:
Bryales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
limbifolium
ID:
1168171

Status:
valid

Authors:
Broth. & Watts

Source:
tro

Year:
1915

Citation Micro:
Proc. Linn. Soc. New South Wales 40: 373 1915

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001167509



Common Names

  • Bryum limbifolium
  • Limbifolium Moss
  • Limbifolium Haircap Moss


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Description

Bryum limbifolium (also called Limbate Bryum, among many other common names) is a small, tufted moss with yellow-green to green stems and leaves. It is native to North America, Europe, and Asia, and is found in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Bryum limbifolium is used as a decorative plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used in erosion control and to reduce soil compaction.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

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

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Where to Find Bryum limbifolium

Bryum limbifolium can be found 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

William Walter Watts (1856-1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Watts' in the authors string.
Viktor Ferdinand Brotherus (1849-1929): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Broth.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35137224: Based on data supplied by Bryonames