Kingdom:
Phylum:
Dicranidae
Order:
Dicranales
Species:
edentula
ID:
1156196

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Mitt.) Wijk & Margad.

Source:
tro

Year:
1958

Citation Micro:
Taxon 7: 289 1958

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001155534

Common Names

  • Braunfelsia edentula
  • Edentula Braunfelsia Moss
  • Toothless Braunfelsia Moss

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Description

Braunfelsia edentula (also called Toothless Moss, among many other common names) is a species of moss native to South America. It is a small, tufted moss with a cushion-like growth habit, and its leaves are arranged in a rosette pattern. It typically grows in moist, shady areas such as forests and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Braunfelsia edentula has no known non-medical uses or benefits.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Braunfelsia edentula var. angusta (C.H. Wright) Wijk & Margad.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Braunfelsia edentula is white and bell-shaped with five petals. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are thin and light green.

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Where to Find Braunfelsia edentula

Braunfelsia edentula can be found in moist, shady areas in the Northern Hemisphere, including North America, Europe, and Asia.

Species in the Dicranaceae family

Braunfelsia angustifolia, Braunfelsia dicranoides, Braunfelsia edentula, Braunfelsia enervis, Braunfelsia plicata, Braunfelsia aenea, Braunfelsia muscicola, Brotherobryum dekockii, Brotherobryum macgregorii, Brotherobryum undulatifolium, Brotherobryum sleumeri, Chorisodontium aciphyllum, Chorisodontium mittenii, Chorisodontium nigricans, Chorisodontium setaceum, Chorisodontium speciosum, Chorisodontium dicranellatum, Chorisodontium magellanicum, Chorisodontium spegazzinii, Chorisodontium luridum, Cryptodicranum armittii, Dicnemon calycinum, Dicnemon semicryptum, Dicnemon cuspidatum, Dicnemon pancheri, Dicnemon planifolium, Dicnemon spathoideum, Dicnemon dixonianum, Dicnemon seriatum, Dicnemon cochlearifolium, Dicnemon subpiliferum, Dicnemon robbinsii, Dicnemon novae-guineae, Dicnemon aneitense, Dicranoloma angustatum, Dicranoloma arfakianum, Dicranoloma assimile, Dicranoloma australe, Dicranoloma austro-scoparium, Dicranoloma billardierei, Dicranoloma blumii, Dicranoloma brachysteleum, Dicranoloma brasiliense, Dicranoloma braunii, Dicranoloma brevifolium, Dicranoloma brevisetum, Dicranoloma calycinum, Dicranoloma capillare, Dicranoloma capillifolioides, Dicranoloma confusum,

References

William Mitten (1819-1906): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mitt.' in the authors string.
Wim D. Margadant (1916-1997): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Margad.' in the authors string.
Roelof van der Wijk (1895-1981): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wijk' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35115273: Based on data supplied by Bryonames