Kingdom:
Phylum:
Bryanae
Order:
Bryales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
mairei
ID:
1168246

Status:
valid

Authors:
Copp.

Source:
tro

Year:
1911

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Vaud. Sci. Nat. 12(4): 10. 3c–d, h 1911

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001167584



Common Names

  • Bryum mairei
  • Maire's Moss
  • Maire's Haircap Moss


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Uses & Benefits

Bryum mairei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to create green roofs and walls, as it is a low-maintenance plant that is able to survive in difficult conditions.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Bryum mairei is small and white, with a single anther. The seed is a small, dark brown, spore-like structure. The seedlings are small and dark green in color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bryum mairei is a small, tufted moss native to Europe, Asia, and North America. It is found in moist, shady areas, such as woodlands, meadows, and along streams. It is easily propagated by division, and can also be grown from spores. It prefers moist, shady areas, and does not tolerate full sun. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil types, but prefers a neutral pH. It is drought tolerant, but does not tolerate flooding.

Where to Find Bryum mairei

Bryum mairei can be found in Madagascar.

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

Amedee Coppey (1874-1913): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Copp.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35137340: Based on data supplied by Bryonames