Status:
valid
Authors:
Thér. & Dixon
Source:
tro
Year:
1922
Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 60: 106. 564 f. 4 1922
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001180413
Common Names
- Chamaebryum pottioides
- Pottioides Moss
- Pottioides Cushion Moss
Uses & Benefits
Chamaebryum pottioides is used as a ground cover and is also used to create green roofs and walls.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Chamaebryum pottioides has small, yellow flowers, and its seeds are small, dark-brown and round-shaped. Its seedlings are small, with round-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Chamaebryum pottioides is a perennial species of moss that is native to North America. It can be propagated by division or by spores. The plant prefers moist, shady areas and can be grown in a variety of soils. It should be kept moist and fertilized regularly. It can be propagated by division or by spores.
Where to Find Chamaebryum pottioides
Chamaebryum pottioides is found in Europe, North Africa, and western Asia.
Species in the Chamaebryum genus
Species in the Gigaspermaceae family