Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Species:
vivicolor
ID:
1196111

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Broth. & Dixon) W.R. Buck

Source:
tro

Year:
1987

Citation Micro:
Mem. New York Bot. Gard. 45: 522 1987

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001195449



Common Names

  • Bryocrumia Vivicolor
  • Vivid-colored Bryocrumia
  • Vivid-colored Moss


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Description

Bryocrumia vivicolor (also called Vivicolor, among many other common names) is a species of moss found in tropical and subtropical regions, typically in moist habitats such as wet rocks, streambanks, and moist soils. It is a small, yellowish-green moss with long, narrow leaves that are often curved and have a smooth margin.

Uses & Benefits

Bryocrumia vivicolor is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, headaches, and stomach pain.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Bryocrumia vivicolor has small, yellow flowers with four petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bryocrumia vivicolor is a small, evergreen, perennial fern that grows in moist, shady areas. It is best propagated by division of the rhizomes. The rhizomes should be divided in the spring or early summer and planted in a moist, well-drained soil. The soil should be kept moist but not soggy. It can also be propagated from spores, which should be sown on a moist, sterile medium and kept in a warm, humid environment.

Where to Find Bryocrumia vivicolor

Bryocrumia vivicolor can be found in the mountains of Japan.

Bryocrumia vivicolor FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bryocrumia vivicolor?

Bryocrumia vivicolor

What is the habitat of Bryocrumia vivicolor?

It is found in wet, acidic habitats such as bogs, fens, and swamps.

What is the distribution of Bryocrumia vivicolor?

It is found in North America, Europe, and Asia.

Species in the Symphyodontaceae family

Bryocrumia vivicolor, Bryocrumia malabarica, Bryocrumia torrentium, Phyllodon bilobatus, Phyllodon choiropyxis, Phyllodon glossoides, Phyllodon truncatulus, Phyllodon truncatus, Phyllodon lingulatus, Phyllodon scutellifolius, Phyllodon abruptus, Phyllodon perplanicaulis, Phyllodon subretusus, Phyllodon cocoensis, Phyllodon laevifolius, Phyllodon similans, Chaetomitriopsis glaucocarpa, Chaetomitrium spuriosubtile, Chaetomitrium sikkimense, Chaetomitrium acanthocarpum, Chaetomitrium aneitense, Chaetomitrium auriculatum, Chaetomitrium beccarii, Chaetomitrium borbonicum, Chaetomitrium borneense, Chaetomitrium brassii, Chaetomitrium callichrous, Chaetomitrium ciliatum, Chaetomitrium comorense, Chaetomitrium confertum, Chaetomitrium ctenidioides, Chaetomitrium densum, Chaetomitrium depressum, Chaetomitrium dusenii, Chaetomitrium elegans, Chaetomitrium elongatum, Chaetomitrium elmeri, Chaetomitrium entodontoides, Chaetomitrium fimbriatum, Chaetomitrium frondosum, Chaetomitrium horridulum, Chaetomitrium laevifolium, Chaetomitrium laevisetum, Chaetomitrium lanceolatum, Chaetomitrium lancifolium, Chaetomitrium lauterbachii, Chaetomitrium leptopoma, Chaetomitrium macrohystrix, Chaetomitrium nanohystrix, Chaetomitrium nervosum,

References

William Russel Buck (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.R.Buck' in the authors string.
Viktor Ferdinand Brotherus (1849-1929): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Broth.' in the authors string.
Hugh Neville Dixon (1861-1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dixon' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35183756: Based on data supplied by Bryonames