Description
Brachymenium procerrimum (also called Tall Brachymenium, among many other common names) is a small, perennial moss with a creeping habit. It is native to the tropics and subtropics of Africa, Asia, Australia, and the Americas. It is found in moist, shady habitats, such as in leaf litter and on tree trunks.
Uses & Benefits
Polybotrya alata is a popular ornamental plant in Japan and is used as a ground cover in gardens. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Brachymenium procerrimum is a small, yellowish-green spike with a single spikelet. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped grain. The seedlings are small and have a single, upright stem.