Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Species:
paradoxum
ID:
1212094

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hook. f. & Wilson) Ignatov & Huttunen

Source:
tro

Year:
2002

Citation Micro:
Arctoa 11: 260 2002

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001211432

Common Names

  • Brachytheciastrum Paradoxum
  • Paradoxum Brachytheciastrum
  • Paradoxum Leafy Liverwort

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Description

Brachytheciastrum paradoxum (also called 'Paradox Feathermoss', among many other common names) is a species of moss in the family Brachytheciaceae. It is a small, tufted moss with stems that are 1-2 cm long. It is found in Europe, North America, and Asia, and grows in dry, shady places such as rocky crevices and tree trunks.

Uses & Benefits

Brachytheciastrum paradoxum has been used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Brachytheciastrum paradoxum flowers are small and inconspicuous, with no petals or sepals. The seeds are tiny and dark brown. The seedlings are small and have a single, heart-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Brachytheciastrum paradoxum can be propagated by division of the rhizomes. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -20°F. It is best to fertilize it in the spring with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Brachytheciastrum paradoxum

Brachytheciastrum paradoxum can be found in tropical and subtropical moist montane forests in the Himalayas, India, and Sri Lanka.

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

Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.
Mikhail Stanislavovich Ignatov (b.1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ignatov' in the authors string.
William Wilson (1799-1871): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wilson' in the authors string.
Sanna Marjukka Huttunen (b.1973): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Huttunen' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35213781: Based on data supplied by Bryonames