Kingdom:
Phylum:
Dicranidae
Order:
Dicranales
Species:
sleumeri
ID:
1195340

Status:
valid

Authors:
B.H. Allen

Source:
tro

Year:
1984

Citation Micro:
Lindbergia 10: 116. f. 9–17 1984

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001194678

Common Names

  • Brotherobryum sleumeri
  • Sleumeri Brotherobryum
  • Brotherobryum Moss

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Description

Brotherobryum sleumeri (also called Sleumer's Brotherobryum, among many other common names) is a moss species in the family Amblystegiaceae. It is found in Europe, Asia, and North America. It grows in moist, shady places, such as in forests and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Brotherobryum sleumeri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used to make baskets, mats, and other crafts. It has medicinal properties and can be used to treat skin diseases, wounds, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Brotherobryum sleumeri has small yellowish flowers, and its seeds are small, black and shiny. Its seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Brotherobryum sleumeri can be propagated by spores or by division of the plant. Cultivation is best done in a moist, shady area with plenty of organic matter in the soil. It prefers acidic soils and will not tolerate alkaline soils.

Where to Find Brotherobryum sleumeri

Brotherobryum sleumeri can be found in 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

Bruce H. Allen (b.1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.H.Allen' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35182665: Based on data supplied by Bryonames