Bryum pocsii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Bizot
Source:
tro
Year:
1971
Citation Micro:
Rev. Bryol. Lichénol. 38: 594 1971
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001186984
Common Names
- Bryum pocsii
- Pocs' Bryum Moss
- Pocs' Beaked Moss
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Bryum pocsii (also called Pocs' Bryum, among many other common names) is a species of moss found in the tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Africa and South America. It is a small, tufted moss with a yellow-green to dark green color. It grows in moist, shady habitats such as forests, woodlands, and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Bryum pocsii has been used as a soil stabilizer, for erosion control, and as a source of food for animals.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Bryum pocsii is small and yellow-green in color. The seed is a small, black, triangular-shaped capsule. The seedlings are small and delicate with bright green leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Bryum pocsii can be propagated through spore sowing or division of the clumps. It prefers moist and shady conditions and can be grown in a wide range of soils. It should be fertilized with a balanced fertilizer once a year.
Where to Find Bryum pocsii
Bryum pocsii can be found in moist, shady places in North America and Europe.
Bryum pocsii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bryum pocsii?
Bryum pocsii
What is the family of Bryum pocsii?
Bryaceae
What is the habitat of Bryum pocsii?
Moist soil and rocks
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
Maurice Bizot (1905-1979): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bizot' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35169571: Based on data supplied by Bryonames