Bryum prosatherum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Podp.
Source:
tro
Year:
1973
Citation Micro:
Bryum Gen. Monogr. Prodr. 17: 358 1973
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001196833
Common Names
- Bryum prosatherum
- Cushion Moss
- Cushion Bryum
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Bryum prosatherum (also called Prosather's Bryum, among many other common names) is a species of moss found in North America, Europe, and Asia. It is a small, yellow-green moss that grows in tufts or mats, and prefers moist, shady habitats such as woodlands, meadows, and bogs.
Uses & Benefits
Bryum prosatherum is used in the horticultural industry as an ornamental plant. It is also used in the restoration of wetlands and other aquatic habitats.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Bryum prosatherum has small, yellowish-green flowers, small seeds, and small seedlings.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Bryum prosatherum can be propagated by spores or by division of larger plants. It prefers moist, shady conditions and can be grown in a variety of substrates. It can be grown in a terrarium or in an aquarium with a low light level.
Where to Find Bryum prosatherum
Bryum prosatherum can be found in moist, shady areas in Europe, North America, and Asia.
Bryum prosatherum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bryum prosatherum?
Bryum prosatherum
What type of plant is Bryum prosatherum?
Moss
Where is Bryum prosatherum found?
North America
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
Josef Podpěra (1878-1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Podp.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35186090: Based on data supplied by Bryonames