Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Species:
fendleri
ID:
1213103

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Sull.) Ochyra & Żarnowiec

Source:
tro

Year:
2003

Citation Micro:
Biodivers. Poland 3: 172 2003

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001212441

Common Names

  • Brachytheciastrum fendleri
  • Fendleri Brachytheciastrum
  • Fendleri Moss

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Description

Brachytheciastrum fendleri (also called Fendler's Brachythecium, among many other common names) is a species of moss in the family Brachytheciaceae. It is found in the Northern Hemisphere, in Europe, Asia, and North America. It grows in moist, shady places, such as in woods, on rocks, and in grassy meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Brachytheciastrum fendleri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Brachytheciastrum fendleri is a small, inconspicuous, yellowish-green, bell-shaped flower. The seed is a small, dark brown, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, long, thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Brachytheciastrum fendleri can be propagated by spores or by division of the rhizome. Cultivation is best done in moist, acidic soils with plenty of organic matter. It prefers partial shade and can tolerate full sun.

Where to Find Brachytheciastrum fendleri

Brachytheciastrum fendleri can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.

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

William Starling Sullivant (1803-1873): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sull.' in the authors string.
Ryszard Ochyra (b.1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ochyra' in the authors string.
Jan Tadeusz Żarnowiec (b.1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Żarnowiec' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35215003: Based on data supplied by Bryonames