Kingdom:
Phylum:
Bryanae
Order:
Bryales
Family:
Species:
paradoxum
ID:
1196129

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Herzog) A.J. Shaw

Source:
tro

Year:
1987

Citation Micro:
Mem. New York Bot. Gard. 45: 685 1987

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001195467

Common Names

  • Brachymenium Paradoxum
  • Paradoxical Brachymenium
  • Paradoxical Moss

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Description

Brachymenium paradoxum (also called Paradoxum, among many other common names) is a species of moss found in tropical and subtropical regions, typically in moist habitats such as wet rocks, streambanks, and moist soils. It is a small, yellowish-green moss with short, broad leaves that are often curved and have a serrated margin.

Uses & Benefits

Brachymenium paradoxum is used as a soil stabilizer, erosion control, and for water filtration. It is also used in the production of compost and as a food source for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Brachymenium paradoxum has small yellow flowers with four petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and slender.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Brachymenium paradoxum is a species of moss that can be propagated by division or spore sowing. It prefers moist, shady conditions and can be grown in a variety of soil types. It is best to water the moss regularly and keep it in a humid environment. It can also be propagated by layering.

Where to Find Brachymenium paradoxum

Brachymenium paradoxum can be found in the mountains of Japan.

Brachymenium paradoxum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Brachymenium paradoxum?

Brachymenium paradoxum

What is the habitat of Brachymenium paradoxum?

It is found in wet, acidic habitats such as bogs, fens, and swamps.

What is the distribution of Brachymenium paradoxum?

It is found in North America, Europe, 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

Theodor Herzog (1880-1961): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Herzog' in the authors string.
Arthur Jonathan Shaw (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.J.Shaw' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35183775: Based on data supplied by Bryonames