Status:
valid
Authors:
(Renauld & Cardot) Ochyra & Bedn.-Ochyra
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2017
Citation Micro:
Polish Botanical Journal. 62(2): 170. 2017
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000018794
Common Names
- Imbribryum bessonii
- Bessonii Imbribryum Moss
- Besson's Imbribryum Moss
Description
Imbribryum bessonii (also called Imbribryum bessonii, 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
Imbribryum bessonii is used as a soil conditioner and for erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Imbribryum bessonii has small, white flowers that produce small, black seeds. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Imbribryum bessonii is an easy-to-grow moss that prefers moist, shady areas. It can be propagated by division or by spores. When propagating by spores, the spores should be sown on a moist surface and kept in a humid environment until they germinate.
Where to Find Imbribryum bessonii
Imbribryum bessonii can be found in Europe, Asia, and North America.
Imbribryum bessonii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Imbribryum bessonii?
Imbribryum bessonii
What type of plant is Imbribryum bessonii?
A moss
Where is Imbribryum bessonii found?
It is found in South America
Species in the Imbribryum genus
Imbribryum alpinum,
Imbribryum muehlenbeckii,
Imbribryum gemmiparum,
Imbribryum microchaeton,
Imbribryum mildeanum,
Imbribryum miniatum,
Imbribryum australe,
Imbribryum baldwinii,
Imbribryum bessonii,
Imbribryum cheelii,
Imbribryum clavatum,
Imbribryum crassum,
Imbribryum incacorrale,
Imbribryum laevigatum,
Imbribryum megalostegium,
Imbribryum microerythrocarpum,
Imbribryum orthotheciellae,
Imbribryum paradoxum,
Imbribryum torenii,
Imbribryum tristaniense,
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,