Brachelyma subulatum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
subulatum
ID:
1155347
Status:
valid
Authors:
(P. Beauv.) Schimp. ex Cardot
Source:
tro
Year:
1892
Citation Micro:
Mém. Soc. Sci. Nat. Cherbourg 28: 130 1892
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001154685
Common Names
- Brachelyma Subulatum
- Subulatum Brachelyma
- Subulatum's Brachelyma
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesUses & Benefits
Brachelyma subulatum has been used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used for erosion control and as a soil stabilizer.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Brachelyma subulatum has small, yellow flowers that are clustered in groups of 3-5. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, long, narrow leaf.
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Brachelyma subulatum is a low-growing, evergreen perennial that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -20°F (-29°C).
Where to Find Brachelyma subulatum
Brachelyma subulatum can be found in the Andes Mountains of South America.
Species in the Brachelyma genus
Species in the Fontinalaceae family
Brachelyma subulatum, Dichelyma capillaceum, Dichelyma falcatum, Dichelyma japonicum, Dichelyma pallescens, Dichelyma uncinatum, Fontinalis antipyretica, Fontinalis bogotensis, Fontinalis dalecarlica, Fontinalis flaccida, Fontinalis howellii, Fontinalis hypnoides, Fontinalis missourica, Fontinalis neomexicana, Fontinalis novae-angliae, Fontinalis perfida, Fontinalis squamosa, Fontinalis sullivantii, Fontinalis tournalii, Fontinalis sphagnifolia, Fontinalis welchiana, Fontinalis redfearnii, Fontinalis dichelymoides, Fontinalis pristina, Fontinalis sismondana,
References
Palisot de Beauvois (1752-1820): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.Beauv.' in the authors string.
Jules Cardot (1860-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cardot' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35113876: Based on data supplied by Bryonames