Kingdom:
Phylum:
Bryanae
Order:
Bryales
Family:
Species:
eurychelium
ID:
1155411

Status:
valid

Authors:
Besch.

Source:
tro

Year:
1880

Citation Micro:
Ann. Sci. Nat., Bot., sér. 6, 9: 378 1880

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001154749

Common Names

  • Brachymenium Eurychelium
  • Eurychelium Brachymenium
  • Eurychelium's Brachymenium

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Description

Brachymenium eurychelium (also called Eurychelium Brachymenium, among many other common names) is a small, perennial, tufted grass that grows to a height of 10-30 cm. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia. It is found in moist, shady places, such as along streams, in forests, and in grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Brachymenium eurychelium 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 eurychelium 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 eurychelium 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 eurychelium

Brachymenium eurychelium 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

Émile Bescherelle (1828-1903): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Besch.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35113967: Based on data supplied by Bryonames