Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Genus:
Species:
mittenii
ID:
1155344

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Broth.) Cardot

Source:
tro

Year:
1912

Citation Micro:
Rev. Bryol. 39: 2 1912

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001154682



Common Names

  • Boulaya Mittenii
  • Mittenii Boulaya
  • Mittenii's Boulaya


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Uses & Benefits

Boulaya mittenii has been used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used for erosion control and as a soil stabilizer.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Boulaya mittenii has small, white flowers that are clustered in groups of 3-5. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, long, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Boulaya mittenii is a low-growing, evergreen perennial that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -20°F (-29°C).

Where to Find Boulaya mittenii

Boulaya mittenii can be found in the temperate regions of North America and Europe.

Species in the Boulaya genus

Species in the Thuidiaceae family

Abietinella abietina, Boulaya mittenii, Bryonoguchia molkenboeri, Cyrto-hypnum cylindraceum, Cyrto-hypnum espinosae, Cyrto-hypnum intermedium, Cyrto-hypnum arzobispoae, Cyrto-hypnum frontinoae, Cyrto-hypnum unipinnatum, Echinophyllum sachalinense, Fauriella petelotii, Fauriella baolocensis, Fauriella robustiuscula, Fauriella tenerrima, Fauriella tenuis, Indothuidium kiasense, Inouethuidium robbinsii, Pelekium sharpii, Pelekium bifarium, Pelekium velatum, Pelekium bonianum, Pelekium campanulatum, Pelekium chenagonii, Pelekium ciliatum, Pelekium contortulum, Pelekium erosifolium, Pelekium fuscatum, Pelekium gratum, Pelekium intricatum, Pelekium investe, Pelekium involvens, Pelekium leptocladum, Pelekium minusculum, Pelekium minutulum, Pelekium muricatulum, Pelekium pygmaeum, Pelekium ramosissimum, Pelekium ramusculosum, Pelekium schistocalyx, Pelekium scabrosulum, Pelekium siphotheca, Pelekium subpinnatum, Pelekium synoicum, Pelekium varians, Pelekium versicolor, Pelekium watanabei, Pelekium microphyllum, Pelekium atlanticum, Pelekium pseudoinvolvens, Pelekium thomeanum,

References

Jules Cardot (1860-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cardot' in the authors string.
Viktor Ferdinand Brotherus (1849-1929): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Broth.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35113873: Based on data supplied by Bryonames