Splachnobryum gracile - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Table of Contents
- Summary
- Common names
- Description
- Uses & Benefits
- Flower, Seeds and seedlings
- Where to find
- References
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Dicranidae
Order:
Pottiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
gracile
ID:
1191095
Status:
valid
Authors:
Besch.
Source:
tro
Year:
1885
Citation Micro:
Ann. Sci. Nat., Bot., sér. 7, 2: 89 1885
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001190433
Common Names
- Gracile Splachnobryum
- Gracile Moss
- Gracile Bogmoss
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Splachnobryum gracile (also called Graceful Splachnobryum, among many other common names) is a species of moss in the Splachnobryaceae family. It is a small, yellow-green moss with lance-shaped leaves that grows in clumps. It is native to the tropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia, and is found in moist, shady habitats such as forests and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Splachnobryum gracile is often used as a decorative plant in gardens and is known for its ability to tolerate a wide range of temperatures and humidity levels. It can also be used to provide ground cover in areas where grass may not be able to grow.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Splachnobryum gracile are small and white, with a single stamen. The seeds are tiny and black, and the seedlings are small and delicate.
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Splachnobryum gracile can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.
Species in the Splachnobryum genus
Splachnobryum limbatum, Splachnobryum aquaticum, Splachnobryum assamicum, Splachnobryum gracile, Splachnobryum novae-guineae, Splachnobryum obtusum, Splachnobryum oorschotii, Splachnobryum valdiviae, Splachnobryum wiemansii, Splachnobryum crassinervium, Splachnobryum temasekensis, Splachnobryum procerrimum,
Species in the Splachnobryaceae family
Splachnobryum limbatum, Splachnobryum aquaticum, Splachnobryum assamicum, Splachnobryum gracile, Splachnobryum novae-guineae, Splachnobryum obtusum, Splachnobryum oorschotii, Splachnobryum valdiviae, Splachnobryum wiemansii, Splachnobryum crassinervium, Splachnobryum temasekensis, Splachnobryum procerrimum, Koponobryum bengalense, Koponobryum papillosum,
References
Émile Bescherelle (1828-1903): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Besch.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35176316: Based on data supplied by Bryonames