Kingdom:
Phylum:
Funariidae
Order:
Encalyptales
Species:
longipes
ID:
1147448

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Mitt.) D.G. Horton

Source:
tro

Year:
1978

Citation Micro:
Brittonia 30: 19 1978

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001146786

Common Names

  • Bryobrittonia longipes
  • Longipes Moss
  • Longipes Moss Plant

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Description

Bryobrittonia longipes (also called Long-stalked Bristle-moss, among many other common names) is a species of moss native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world. It has an erect habit and grows up to 5 cm in height. It is found in moist forests, grasslands, and rocky outcrops.

Uses & Benefits

Bryobrittonia longipes is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in landscaping.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Bryobrittonia longipes is small and yellow-green in colour. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are short and slender.

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Where to Find Bryobrittonia longipes

Bryobrittonia longipes can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, Africa, and Asia.

Species in the Bryobrittonia genus

Species in the Encalyptaceae family

Bryobrittonia longipes, Encalypta affinis, Encalypta alpina, Encalypta armata, Encalypta asperifolia, Encalypta brevicollis, Encalypta ciliata, Encalypta cuspidata, Encalypta hedbergii, Encalypta longicollis, Encalypta microstoma, Encalypta mutica, Encalypta peruviana, Encalypta pilifera, Encalypta procera, Encalypta sandwicensis, Encalypta sibirica, Encalypta spathulata, Encalypta streptocarpa, Encalypta tibetana, Encalypta vulcanica, Encalypta vulgaris, Encalypta flowersiana, Encalypta vittiana, Encalypta rauhii, Encalypta rhaptocarpa, Encalypta brevipes, Encalypta buxbaumioidea, Encalypta tianschanica, Encalypta sinica, Encalypta texana, Encalypta asiatica, Encalypta gyangzeana, Encalypta kangchenjungae, Encalypta lacera, Encalypta papillosa, Encalypta schelpei, Encalypta stoneae, Encalypta sylvatica, Encalypta trachymitria, Encalypta altunense,

References

William Mitten (1819-1906): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mitt.' in the authors string.
Diana Gail Horton (1949-2018): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.G.Horton' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35100369: Based on data supplied by Bryonames