Blindiadelphus recurvatus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Dicranidae
Order:
Grimmiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
recurvatus
ID:
1533892
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Hedw.) Fedosov & Ignatov
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2017
Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa. 323(1): 38. 2017
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000017766
Common Names
- Blindiadelphus recurvatus
- Recurved Blindiadelphus
- Recurved Moss
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Blindiadelphus recurvatus (also called Recurved Blindiadelphus, among many other common names) is a species of moss in the family Blindiadelphaceae. It is a small, delicate moss with a creeping habit. It is native to Asia, Europe, and North America, and is found in moist, shady habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Blindiadelphus recurvatus is used as an ornamental plant and can be used in landscaping to add texture and color.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Blindiadelphus recurvatus has small, yellow flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Cultivation and propagation of Blindiadelphus recurvatus: Blindiadelphus recurvatus is a moss that can be propagated by spores or by division. It is best grown in moist, shady areas with acidic soil. It can be propagated by sowing spores on the soil surface or by dividing established clumps. Spores should be sown in the spring or early summer. Division can be done in the spring or fall when the plants are actively growing. The divided clumps should be planted in moist, shady areas with acidic soil.
Where to Find Blindiadelphus recurvatus
Blindiadelphus recurvatus can be found in Europe, Asia, and North America.
Blindiadelphus recurvatus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Blindiadelphus recurvatus?
Blindiadelphus recurvatus
What type of plant is Blindiadelphus recurvatus?
Moss
Where is Blindiadelphus recurvatus found?
North America, Europe, and Asia
Species in the Blindiadelphus genus
Species in the Seligeriaceae family
Blindia acuta, Blindia brachystegia, Blindia caespiticia, Blindia campylopodioides, Blindia capillifolia, Blindia contecta, Blindia immersa, Blindia jamesonii, Blindia japonica, Blindia magellanica, Blindia martinii, Blindia roerichii, Blindia torrentium, Blindia maxwellii, Blindia dalatensis, Blindia seppeltii, Blindia gradsteinii, Blindia buckii, Blindia rigida, Blindia serrata, Hymenolomopsis tolucensis, Notothamia ferruginea, Seligeria careyana, Seligeria acutifolia, Seligeria brevifolia, Seligeria calcarea, Seligeria cardotii, Seligeria carniolica, Seligeria donniana, Seligeria gymnostoma, Seligeria oelandica, Seligeria patula, Seligeria paucifolia, Seligeria pusilla, Seligeria trifaria, Seligeria tristichoides, Seligeria irrigata, Seligeria calycina, Blindiadelphus campylopodus, Blindiadelphus diminutus, Blindiadelphus diversifolius, Blindiadelphus polaris, Blindiadelphus recurvatus, Blindiadelphus sibiricus, Blindiadelphus subimmersus,
References
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 100468963: Based on data supplied by Bryonames