Brachytheciastrum olympicum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
olympicum
ID:
1213978
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Jur.) Vanderp., Ignatov, Huttunen & Goffinet
Source:
tro
Year:
2005
Citation Micro:
Taxon 54: 374 2005
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001213316
Common Names
- Olympic Brachytheciastrum
- Brachytheciastrum olympicum
- Olympicum Brachytheciastrum
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Brachytheciastrum olympicum (also called Olympic brachytheciastrum, among many other common names) is a small, terrestrial, non-vascular plant. It is native to tropical Africa and is found in moist, shady habitats. It has a small, green, thread-like thallus with a single, large, air-filled chamber.
Uses & Benefits
Brachytheciastrum olympicum has been used as a food source and for its medicinal properties. It has been used to treat digestive problems, fever, and inflammation. It is also used as a dye and for its ornamental value.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Brachytheciastrum olympicum is small and yellow. The seed is round and black. The seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Brachytheciastrum olympicum can be propagated by seed or by division of the rhizomes. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil in a sunny location. The rhizomes should be divided in early spring and replanted in a well-drained soil. The plants should be watered regularly and fertilized once a month.
Where to Find Brachytheciastrum olympicum
Brachytheciastrum olympicum can be found in wet, shady areas of Europe and North America.
Brachytheciastrum olympicum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Brachytheciastrum olympicum?
Brachytheciastrum olympicum
What is the common name of Brachytheciastrum olympicum?
Olympic Brachytheciastrum
What type of plant is Brachytheciastrum olympicum?
Brachytheciastrum olympicum is a species of moss
Species in the Brachytheciastrum genus
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,
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.
Jacob Juratzka (1821-1878): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Jur.' in the authors string.
Alain Vanderpoorten (b.1974): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vanderp.' in the authors string.
Sanna Marjukka Huttunen (b.1973): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Huttunen' in the authors string.
Bernard Goffinet (b.1966): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Goffinet' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35216132: Based on data supplied by Bryonames