Status:
valid
Authors:
(Kraenzl.) Schuit., Y.P.Ng & H.A.Pedersen
Source:
wcvp
Year:
2018
Citation Micro:
Bot. J. Linn. Soc. 186(2): 194. 2018
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001424686
Description
Bryobium leavittii (also called Leavitt's Bryobium, among many other common names) is a small, perennial, herbaceous plant native to North America. It has small, white flowers and grows in moist, grassy habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Bryobium leavittii is a species of plant that is used for medicinal purposes, as well as for ornamental purposes in gardens and landscaping.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Bryobium leavittii has small, white flowers with a sweet scent. The seed is round and black with a smooth surface. The seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Bryobium leavittii is a low-maintenance, easy-to-grow plant. It can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers a well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every few weeks.
Where to Find Bryobium leavittii
Bryobium leavittii can be found in the western United States, primarily in California, Nevada, and Oregon.
Species in the Bryobium genus
Bryobium dischorense,
Bryobium erioides,
Bryobium irukandjianum,
Bryobium queenslandicum,
Bryobium hyacinthoides,
Bryobium pudicum,
Bryobium rendovaense,
Bryobium retusum,
Bryobium rhizophoreti,
Bryobium subclausum,
Bryobium ventricosum,
Bryobium diaphanum,
Bryobium cordiferum,
Bryobium bicristatum,
Bryobium atrorubens,
Bryobium lancifolium,
Bryobium senile,
Bryobium rubiferum,
Bryobium kawengicum,
Bryobium punctatum,
Bryobium tridens,
Bryobium pullum,
Bryobium puguahaanense,
Bryobium moultonii,
Bryobium montanum,
Bryobium leavittii,
Bryobium lanuginosum,
Species in the Orchidaceae family
Aa fiebrigii,
Aa hartwegii,
Aa hieronymi,
Aa leucantha,
Aa lorentzii,
Aa macra,
Aa achalensis,
Aa maderoi,
Aa mandonii,
Aa matthewsii,
Aa microtidis,
Aa paleacea,
Aa argyrolepis,
Aa riobambae,
Aa rosei,
Aa schickendanzii,
Aa sphaeroglossa,
Aa trilobulata,
Aa weddelliana,
Aa aurantiaca,
Aa calceata,
Aa colombiana,
Aa denticulata,
Aa erosa,
Aa figueroi,
Aa lozanoi,
Aa lehmannii,
Acampe carinata,
Acampe cephalotes,
Acampe ochracea,
Acampe pachyglossa,
Acampe praemorsa,
Acampe joiceyana,
Acampe hulae,
Acanthophippium bicolor,
Acanthophippium chrysoglossum,
Acanthophippium curtisii,
Acanthophippium eburneum,
Acanthophippium gougahense,
Acanthophippium javanicum,
Acanthophippium lilacinum,
Acanthophippium mantinianum,
Acanthophippium parviflorum,
Acanthophippium pictum,
Acanthophippium splendidum,
Acanthophippium striatum,
Acanthophippium sylhetense,
Acanthophippium curtisii,
Achlydosa glandulosa,
Acianthera aculeata,
References
Yan Peng Ng: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Y.P.Ng' in the authors string.