Kingdom:
Phylum:
Bryanae
Order:
Bryales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
brachycladulum
ID:
1156914

Status:
valid

Authors:
Müll. Hal.

Source:
tro

Year:
1898

Citation Micro:
Hedwigia 37: 98 1898

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001156252

Common Names

  • Bryum brachycladulum
  • Short-branched Moss
  • Short-branched Bryum Moss

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Description

Bryum brachycladulum (also called 'Short-Clad Bryum' and 'Short-Clad Moss', among many other common names) is a small moss species found in the Northern Hemisphere. It has a bright green color and grows in clumps. It is native to Europe, Asia, and North America, and is commonly found in moist, shady areas such as forests and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Bryum brachycladulum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in rock gardens. It is also used to stabilize soil and prevent erosion.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Bryum brachycladulum is small and white, with a yellow anther. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bryum brachycladulum is a small moss species that is native to Europe, Asia, and North America. It is found in moist, shady areas, and can be cultivated in a variety of soils. It is propagated by spore, and can be divided in spring or summer. It prefers partial shade, and can tolerate a wide range of temperatures.

Where to Find Bryum brachycladulum

Bryum brachycladulum is found in Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East.

Species in the Bryum genus

Bryum microimbricatum, Bryum richardsii, Bryum acuminatissimum, Bryum afrocalophyllum, Bryum alandense, Bryum albopulvinatum, Bryum albulum, Bryum altaicum, Bryum amblyacis, Bryum amentirameum, Bryum anomodon, Bryum apalodictyoides, Bryum arachnoideum, Bryum argenteum, Bryum argentisetum, Bryum atrovirens, Bryum auratum, Bryum austroturbinatum, Bryum baeuerlenii, Bryum billetii, Bryum blindii, Bryum botterii, Bryum bourgeanum, Bryum brachycladulum, Bryum brasiliense, Bryum brevicoma, Bryum bulbiferum, Bryum bulbigerum, Bryum bulbillicaule, Bryum bullosum, Bryum campoanum, Bryum campylopodioides, Bryum capillatum, Bryum capituliforme, Bryum carbonicola, Bryum challaense, Bryum chryseum, Bryum cognatum, Bryum colombi, Bryum coloradense, Bryum conoideo-operculatum, Bryum crassimucronatum, Bryum cristatum, Bryum crozetense, Bryum deciduum, Bryum defractum, Bryum delitescens, Bryum depressum, Bryum diaphanum, Bryum dimorphum,

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.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35116701: Based on data supplied by Bryonames