Jonesiobryum sphaerocarpum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Dicranidae
Order:
Dicranales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sphaerocarpum
ID:
1154423
Status:
valid
Authors:
Bizot ex B.H. Allen & Pursell
Source:
tro
Year:
1991
Citation Micro:
Bryologist 94: 441 1991
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001153761
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Jonesiobryum sphaerocarpum (also called Sphaerocarpum Jonesiobryum, among many other common names) is a species of moss found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world. It is a small, yellow-green moss with a creeping habit, growing up to 1 cm in height. It is found in moist, shady habitats such as forests, woodlands, and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Jonesiobryum sphaerocarpum is used in horticulture as an ornamental plant and for erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Jonesiobryum sphaerocarpum has small, white flowers, and its seeds are small, yellow-brown, and ovate-oblong in shape. Its seedlings have four, long, slender leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Jonesiobryum sphaerocarpum is a species of moss found in South America. It is a shade-tolerant species that can be propagated by division or by spore sowing. It prefers well-drained, moist soil and can be grown in full sun or partial shade.
Where to Find Jonesiobryum sphaerocarpum
Jonesiobryum sphaerocarpum can be found in moist, shady areas in the Northern Hemisphere, including North America, Europe, and Asia.
Species in the Jonesiobryum genus
Species in the Rhachitheciaceae family
Hypnodontopsis mexicana, Hypnodontopsis apiculatus, Hypnodontopsis fossilis, Hypnodontopsis confertus, Hypnodontopsis spathulata, Hypnodontopsis pilifera, Hypnodontopsis casparyi, Hypnodontopsis lingulata, Jonesiobryum cerradense, Jonesiobryum sphaerocarpum, Jonesiobryum termitarum, Jonesiobryum dumboi, Rhachithecium nipponicum, Rhachithecium papillosum, Rhachithecium perpusillum, Rhachithecium welwitschii, Tisserantiella pulchella, Tisserantiella minutissima, Ulea palmicola, Ulea yesensis, Ulea paraguensis, Zanderia octoblepharis, Rhachitheciopsis tisserantii,
References
Bruce H. Allen (b.1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.H.Allen' in the authors string.
Maurice Bizot (1905-1979): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bizot' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35112422: Based on data supplied by Bryonames