Status:
valid
Authors:
Müll. Hal. & Kindb.
Source:
tro
Year:
1892
Citation Micro:
Cat. Canad. Pl., Musci 194 1892
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001155152
Common Names
- Brachythecium harpidioides
- Harpidioides Brachythecium
- Harpidiodes Brachythecium
Uses & Benefits
Brachythecium harpidioides is used as a soil stabilizer in gardens and landscaping, as well as a ground cover in areas where grasses are not suitable. It is also used to reduce erosion and help retain moisture in the soil.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Brachythecium harpidioides is small and white, with a yellow center. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Brachythecium harpidioides can be propagated by division or spore sowing. Division should be done in the spring or fall when the plant is actively growing. The divisions should be planted in a well-draining medium and kept moist until established. Spore sowing should be done in a sterile, well-draining medium and kept moist until germination.
Where to Find Brachythecium harpidioides
Brachythecium harpidioides can be found in moist forests, woodlands, and other habitats in North America, Europe, and Asia.
Species in the Brachythecium genus
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,
Brachythecium coreanum,
Brachythecium curvatulum,
Brachythecium decurrens,
Brachythecium decurvans,
Brachythecium dicranoides,
Brachythecium duemmeri,
Brachythecium ehrenbergii,
Brachythecium emodi-glaucum,
Brachythecium erythrorrhizon,
Brachythecium formosanum,
Brachythecium frigidum,
Brachythecium funckii,
Brachythecium garovaglioides,
Brachythecium geheebii,
Brachythecium glabratum,
Brachythecium glareosum,
Brachythecium gloriosum,
Brachythecium harpidioides,
Brachythecium hastile,
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,