Brachytheciastrum salicinum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
salicinum
ID:
1536804
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Schimp.) Orgaz, M.J. Cano & J. Guerra
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2013
Citation Micro:
Systematic Botany. 38(2): 292. 2013
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000019444
Common Names
- Brachytheciastrum salicinum
- Willow Brachythecium Moss
- Willow Feather Moss
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Brachytheciastrum salicinum (also called 'Tawny Feather-moss', among many other common names) is a species of moss found in North America, Europe, and Asia. It is a small, yellow-green moss that typically grows in moist, shady areas, such as woodlands, meadows, and along streams.
Uses & Benefits
Brachytheciastrum salicinum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional Chinese medicine for its anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Brachytheciastrum salicinum has small yellow-green flowers, with a single seed in each capsule and small seedlings.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Brachytheciastrum salicinum is a species of moss native to South America. It is an evergreen plant that grows in moist, shady areas. It can be propagated by division or by spore propagation. To propagate by division, separate the moss into small clumps and replant in moist, well-drained soil. To propagate by spore, collect the spores from the plant and spread them on a moist, sterile medium. Keep the medium moist and in a shady area until the spores germinate.
Where to Find Brachytheciastrum salicinum
Brachytheciastrum salicinum can be found in the Mediterranean region, including Spain, Portugal, Italy, and Morocco.
Brachytheciastrum salicinum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Brachytheciastrum salicinum?
Brachytheciastrum salicinum
What is the growth habit of Brachytheciastrum salicinum?
It is a small, tufted moss with a creeping stem.
What is the distribution of Brachytheciastrum salicinum?
It is distributed in temperate and tropical regions of the world.
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
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 100388773: Based on data supplied by Bryonames