Bryum serpillifolium - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Thouars
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
1808
Citation Micro:
Esquisse de la Flore de l'Isle de Tristan d'Acugna: 29. 1808
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000018772
Common Names
- Bryum serpillifolium
- Serpillifolium Bryum Moss
- Garlic-leaved Bryum Moss
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Bryum serpillifolium (also called Bryum serpillifolium, among many other common names) is a species of moss found in the Northern Hemisphere. It is a small, yellow-green moss with a short stem and branches that are usually curved. It is found in moist, shady areas in North America, Europe, and Asia. It prefers moist, shady habitats such as woodlands, meadows, and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Bryum serpillifolium is used as an ornamental plant and in landscaping. It is also used as a soil stabilizer and erosion control plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Bryum serpillifolium has small, yellowish-green flowers with a single pistil and a single stamen. Its seeds are small, round, and black. Its seedlings are small and have a single leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Bryum serpillifolium can be propagated by division, sowing seeds, or by spore propagation. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and is tolerant of a wide range of soils and pH levels. When growing from seed, it should be sown in a light, sandy soil and kept moist. When propagating by division, the plant should be divided in the spring or early summer. Spore propagation should be done in the fall or early winter.
Where to Find Bryum serpillifolium
Bryum serpillifolium can be found in Europe, Asia, and North America.
Bryum serpillifolium FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bryum serpillifolium?
Bryum serpillifolium
What type of plant is Bryum serpillifolium?
Moss
Where is Bryum serpillifolium found?
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
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 100476416: Based on data supplied by Bryonames