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bartramia moss
Scientific Name: Bartramia ithyphylla
Family: Bartramiaceae
Category: Moss
Growth: Nonvascular
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Other Names:
Bartramia pomiformis (Common Apple-Moss)
Bartramia pomiformis, commonly known as common apple-moss, is a fascinating species belonging to the moss family Bartramiaceae.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Bartramia pomiformis Hedw.
- Family: Bartramiaceae
- Kingdom: Plantae
- Phylum: Bryophyta
- Synonyms:
- Bartramia circinnulata C. Mll. & Kindb. in Mac.
- Bartramia crispa
- Bartramia glauco-viridis
- Bartramia pomiformis var.
Morphology and Growth Habits
- This moss typically presents in green or glaucous hues.
- It forms wide, deep cushions.
- Bartramia pomiformis is described as "strongly crispate."
- Haller's apple-moss (Bartramia halleriana) is a small to medium-sized moss (4-14 cm tall) that is green to yellowish or brownish-green.
Distribution and Habitat
- Bartramia pomiformis is found in moist, rocky woods.
- Bartramia stricta habitat type is associated with rock outcrops.
- Bartramia stricta has been found in North America, Europe, and Asia.
- Haller's Apple Moss (Bartramia halleriana) is found in North America.
Quirky Facts
- Bartramia pomiformis has apple-shaped capsules (spore cases).
- The novel macrocyclic biflavonoid bartramiaflavone, consisting of two equilibrating cyclo-oxo tautomers, has been isolated from Bartramia pomiformis.
Related Species
- Bartramia halleriana (Haller's Apple-Moss or Haller's Bartramia Moss)
- Bartramia stricta (Rigid Apple-Moss)
- Bartramia ithyphylla (Straight-leaved apple-moss)
- Bartramia subulata (Bartramia Moss)
Further Information
- Integrated Taxonomic Information
- USDA Agricultural Research Service
- Encyclopedia of Life