Kingdom:
Phylum:
Bryanae
Order:
Bryales
Family:
Species:
erubescens
ID:
1155410

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Müll. Hal.) Kindb.

Source:
tro

Year:
1894

Citation Micro:
Index Bryol. 121 1894

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001154748

Common Names

  • Brachymenium Erubescens
  • Erubescens Brachymenium
  • Erubescens's Brachymenium

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Description

Brachymenium erubescens (also called Blushing Brachymenium, among many other common names) is a small, tufted moss species with a yellow-green to yellow-brown color. It is native to Europe, Asia, and North America, and is typically found in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Brachymenium erubescens is a species of moss that can be used as a ground cover in gardens and as a soil stabilizer. It can also be used to help retain moisture in the soil and as a natural fertilizer.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Brachymenium erubescens is small and white, with a yellow center. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are short and slender.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Brachymenium erubescens is a small, tufted, perennial grass, growing up to 10 cm tall. It is native to tropical Africa and is found in dry grasslands and open woodlands. It is propagated by seed and can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers well-drained soils and can tolerate drought. It is a low-maintenance grass and requires minimal care.

Where to Find Brachymenium erubescens

Brachymenium erubescens can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, Africa, and Asia.

Species in the Brachymenium genus

Brachymenium immarginatum, Brachymenium abyssinicum, Brachymenium angustatum, Brachymenium apiculatum, Brachymenium bryoides, Brachymenium capitulatum, Brachymenium consimile, Brachymenium curvitheca, Brachymenium dicranoides, Brachymenium erubescens, Brachymenium eurychelium, Brachymenium fabronioides, Brachymenium flexifolium, Brachymenium fragile, Brachymenium glaucum, Brachymenium globirameum, Brachymenium gracile, Brachymenium klotzschii, Brachymenium lanceolatum, Brachymenium leptophyllum, Brachymenium leucotrichum, Brachymenium longicolle, Brachymenium longidens, Brachymenium madagassum, Brachymenium magellanicum, Brachymenium malachiticum, Brachymenium melanopyxis, Brachymenium meyenianum, Brachymenium minutulum, Brachymenium murale, Brachymenium muricola, Brachymenium myurella, Brachymenium nepalense, Brachymenium nietneri, Brachymenium patulum, Brachymenium pendulum, Brachymenium peraristatum, Brachymenium procerrimum, Brachymenium radiculosum, Brachymenium regnellii, Brachymenium revolutum, Brachymenium rigidum, Brachymenium robertii, Brachymenium rubricarpum, Brachymenium saint-pierrei, Brachymenium sinense, Brachymenium spathidophyllum, Brachymenium speciosum, Brachymenium spirale, Brachymenium spirifolium,

Species in the Bryaceae family

Acidodontium exaltatum, Acidodontium heteroneuron, Acidodontium lonchotrachylon, Acidodontium longifolium, Acidodontium megalocarpum, Acidodontium pallidum, Acidodontium ramicola, Acidodontium rhamphostegium, Acidodontium seminerve, Acidodontium sprucei, Acidodontium subrotundum, Acidodontium trachyticola, Acidodontium integrifolium, Acidodontium lanceolatifolium, Anomobryum angustirete, Anomobryum brachymenioides, Anomobryum brachymeniopsis, Anomobryum bulbiferum, Anomobryum clavicaule, Anomobryum compressulum, Anomobryum conicum, Anomobryum cygnicollum, Anomobryum filinerve, Anomobryum humillimum, Anomobryum julaceum, Anomobryum laceratum, Anomobryum lusitanicum, Anomobryum nitidum, Anomobryum obtusatissimum, Anomobryum orbiculatum, Anomobryum pellucidum, Anomobryum perimbricatum, Anomobryum polymorphum, Anomobryum prostratum, Anomobryum pycnobaseum, Anomobryum robustum, Anomobryum schmidii, Anomobryum semiovatum, Anomobryum semireticulatum, Anomobryum soquense, Anomobryum subnitidum, Anomobryum werthii, Anomobryum yasudae, Anomobryum parvifolium, Anomobryum worthleyi, Anomobryum albo-imbricatum, Anomobryum hyalinum, Anomobryum ochianum, Anomobryum ochii, Anomobryum sharpii,

References

Karl Müller (1818-1899): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Müll.Hal.' in the authors string.
Jean Édouard Gabriel Narcisse Paris (1827-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Paris' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35113966: Based on data supplied by Bryonames