Kingdom:
Phylum:
Bryanae
Order:
Bartramiales
Genus:
Species:
breutelii
ID:
1195926

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Schimp. ex Müll. Hal.) Magill

Source:
tro

Year:
1987

Citation Micro:
Fl. S. Africa, Bryophyta 2: 411 1987

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001195264

Common Names

  • Anacolia breutelii
  • Breutelii Anacolia
  • Anacolia

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Description

Anacolia breutelii (also called Anacolia breutelioides, among many other common names) is a species of moss native to the Northern Hemisphere, from Europe to North America. It is found in moist, shady places, such as in woods and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Anacolia breutelii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used in the production of moss gardens and terrariums.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Anacolia breutelii var. squarrifolia (Sim) Magill

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Anacolia breutelii has small, yellow-green flowers that are clustered in the axils of the leaves. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are slender and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Anacolia breutelii is a small, tufted moss that grows in moist, shady areas. It can be propagated by division or by spores. The best time to divide the plant is in the spring or early summer when the plants are actively growing. For spore propagation, the spores should be sown on a moist, sterile medium and kept in a warm, humid environment. The spores will germinate in about two weeks.

Where to Find Anacolia breutelii

Anacolia breutelii is found in the Northern Hemisphere, including Europe, Asia, and North America.

Species in the Bartramiaceae family

Anacolia menziesii, Anacolia scioana, Anacolia webbii, Anacolia breutelii, Bartramia alaris, Bartramia angustifolia, Bartramia angustissima, Bartramia aprica, Bartramia aristaria, Bartramia aurescens, Bartramia brachypus, Bartramia brevifolia, Bartramia breviseta, Bartramia capensis, Bartramia compacta, Bartramia conica, Bartramia costa-ricensis, Bartramia crassinervia, Bartramia deciduaefolia, Bartramia delagoae, Bartramia didymocarpa, Bartramia gigantea, Bartramia halleriana, Bartramia hampeana, Bartramia humilis, Bartramia inconspicua, Bartramia ithyphylla, Bartramia ithyphylloides, Bartramia laevisphaera, Bartramia longifolia, Bartramia macounii, Bartramia maderensis, Bartramia madurensis, Bartramia marionensis, Bartramia mathewsii, Bartramia microstoma, Bartramia mossmaniana, Bartramia nanosubulata, Bartramia papulans, Bartramia penicillatula, Bartramia perpumila, Bartramia pilicuspis, Bartramia polytrichoides, Bartramia pomiformis, Bartramia potosica, Bartramia pseudocryptopodium, Bartramia rietmanniana, Bartramia robusta, Bartramia stricta, Bartramia strictifolia,

References

Wilhelm Philippe Schimper (1808-1880): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schimp.' in the authors string.
Robert Earle Magill (b.1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Magill' in the authors string.
Karl Müller (1818-1899): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Müll.Hal.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35183513: Based on data supplied by Bryonames