Kingdom:
Phylum:
Dicranidae
Order:
Dicranales
Species:
brachyblepharis
ID:
1159104

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Müll. Hal.) Mitt.

Source:
tro

Year:
1869

Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 12: 34 1869

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001158442

Common Names

  • Dicranella Brachyblepharis
  • Short-Eyelid-Leaved Dicranella
  • Short-Eyelidleaf Dicranella

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Uses & Benefits

Dicranella brachyblepharis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used in landscaping and as a cover for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Dicranella brachyblepharis is small, white and bell-shaped. The seed is small and brown. The seedlings are small and thin.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cultivation and propagation information for Dicranella brachyblepharis: Dicranella brachyblepharis is a species of moss that is native to temperate regions of Europe, Asia, and North America. It can be propagated by spores or by division of the plant. It prefers moist, shady areas and can be grown in a variety of soil types. It is best to water the moss regularly to keep it moist, but not soggy. It can also be grown in containers or in a terrarium.

Where to Find Dicranella brachyblepharis

Dicranella brachyblepharis can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.

Species in the Dicranellaceae family

Bryotestua brevicuspis, Bryotestua longicuspis, Campylopodium lineare, Campylopodium phascoides, Campylopodium euchlorum, Campylopodium capillaceum, Dicranella elegans, Dicranella fontana, Dicranella acroclada, Dicranella affinis, Dicranella alpina, Dicranella amplexans, Dicranella angustifolia, Dicranella apolensis, Dicranella apophysatula, Dicranella argentinica, Dicranella ascensionica, Dicranella aulacocarpa, Dicranella austro-sinensis, Dicranella baileyana, Dicranella barbensis, Dicranella barnesii, Dicranella bicolor, Dicranella boliviana, Dicranella borbonica, Dicranella brachyangia, Dicranella brachyblepharis, Dicranella breviseta, Dicranella caldensis, Dicranella callosa, Dicranella cameruniae, Dicranella campylophylla, Dicranella cerviculata, Dicranella circinata, Dicranella coarctata, Dicranella consimilis, Dicranella cratericola, Dicranella crinalis, Dicranella crispa, Dicranella densifolia, Dicranella dietrichiae, Dicranella dilatatinervis, Dicranella ditissima, Dicranella ditrichoides, Dicranella divaricata, Dicranella divaricatula, Dicranella dussii, Dicranella elata, Dicranella erectotheca, Dicranella euryphylla,

References

Karl Müller (1818-1899): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Müll.Hal.' in the authors string.
William Mitten (1819-1906): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mitt.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35120867: Based on data supplied by Bryonames