Kingdom:
Phylum:
Gigaspermidae
Order:
Gigaspermales
Species:
pottioides
ID:
1181075

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


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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.

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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

References

Hugh Neville Dixon (1861-1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dixon' in the authors string.
Irénée Thériot (1859-1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Thér.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35157424: Based on data supplied by Bryonames