Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Species:
delicatulum
ID:
1041014

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Flowers) Ignatov

Source:
tro

Year:
2011

Citation Micro:
Arctoa 19: 30

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001040352

Common Names

  • Brachytheciastrum
  • Delicatulum
  • Delicatulum Brachytheciastrum

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Description

Brachytheciastrum delicatulum (also called delicate brachythecium, among many other common names) is a species of moss in the Brachytheciaceae family. It is native to North America and Europe. It grows in moist, shady areas, often in areas with high humidity and temperatures of 10–30 °C (50–86 °F).

Uses & Benefits

Brachytheciastrum delicatulum has been used in traditional Chinese medicine as a treatment for skin inflammation, fever, and headaches. It is also used as a natural insect repellent and to reduce the risk of certain types of cancer.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Brachytheciastrum delicatulum plant produces small yellow flowers with five petals and a single pistil. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed with a thin, papery outer coating. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves and a short stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Brachytheciastrum delicatulum is a perennial herbaceous plant native to East Asia. It is best grown in full sun to part shade in moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by division in the spring or by seed. Seeds should be sown in the fall or early spring in a cold frame or greenhouse.

Where to Find Brachytheciastrum delicatulum

Brachytheciastrum delicatulum is native to Russia.

Species in the Brachytheciaceae family

Aerobryum speciosum, Aerobryum brevicuspis, Aerolindigia capillacea, Brachytheciastrum delicatulum, Brachytheciastrum collinum, Brachytheciastrum dieckei, Brachytheciastrum falcatulum, Brachytheciastrum kashmirense, Brachytheciastrum leibergii, Brachytheciastrum microcollinum, Brachytheciastrum paradoxum, Brachytheciastrum trachypodium, Brachytheciastrum velutinum, Brachytheciastrum fendleri, Brachytheciastrum olympicum, Brachytheciastrum leiopodium, Brachytheciastrum salicinum, Brachytheciastrum umbilicatum, Brachytheciella stolonifera, Brachythecium tortipilum, Brachythecium dahuricum, Brachythecium irinae, Brachythecium jacuticum, Brachythecium chakratense, Brachythecium garhwalense, Brachythecium acuminatum, Brachythecium afroglareosum, Brachythecium albicans, Brachythecium asperrimum, Brachythecium auriculatum, Brachythecium austroglareosum, Brachythecium austrosalebrosum, Brachythecium bellii, Brachythecium bodinieri, Brachythecium borgenii, Brachythecium brachycarpum, Brachythecium brachycladum, Brachythecium buchananii, Brachythecium calliergonoides, Brachythecium campestre, Brachythecium camptothecioides, Brachythecium campylothallum, Brachythecium caucasicum, Brachythecium cavifolium, Brachythecium chauvetii, Brachythecium chocayae, Brachythecium cirrosum, Brachythecium complanatum, Brachythecium comtifolium, Brachythecium conostomum,

References

Mikhail Stanislavovich Ignatov (b.1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ignatov' in the authors string.
Seville Flowers (1900-1968): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Flowers' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 100367506: Based on data supplied by Bryonames