Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Species:
stolonifera
ID:
1205373

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ignatov

Source:
tro

Year:
1999

Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Fenn. 165: 37. f. 6 1999

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001204711

Common Names

  • Brachytheciella stolonifera
  • Stolonifera Brachytheciella
  • Brachytheciella Stolonifera Moss

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Description

Brachytheciella stolonifera (also called Stoloniferous Liverwort, among many other common names) is a species of liverwort. It is found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world, and is most commonly seen in moist, shady habitats such as forests and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Brachytheciella stolonifera is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a source of food.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Brachytheciella stolonifera has small yellow flowers with four petals and a single stamen. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings have a single cotyledon and a pair of opposite leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Brachytheciella stolonifera is a small, low-growing moss that is found in moist, shady areas. It is propagated by spore dispersal and can be grown in a moist, shady area with good drainage. It prefers acidic soil and can be grown in a container or in the ground.

Where to Find Brachytheciella stolonifera

Brachytheciella stolonifera can be found in the tropical and subtropical forests of Central and South America.

Species in the Brachytheciella genus

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.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35204662: Based on data supplied by Bryonames