Status:
valid
Authors:
(Müll. Hal.) Paris
Source:
tro
Year:
1898
Citation Micro:
Index Bryol. 1070 1898
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001171999
Common Names
- Brachypus Moss
- Racomitrium brachypus
- Short-Footed Moss
Description
Racomitrium brachypus (also called Short-stemmed moss, among many other common names) is a species of moss found in the Himalayas, China, and Japan. It has a cylindrical stem with a single row of leaves. It is found in moist, shady habitats such as forests, grasslands, and alpine meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Racomitrium brachypus is used as an ornamental plant and for erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Racomitrium brachypus has small, yellow-green flowers and small, roundish seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single, long, narrow leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Racomitrium brachypus is a moss species that is typically found in moist, shady habitats. It is a low-growing plant that forms dense mats. It can be propagated by division or by spore sowing. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and can tolerate some sun, but will need protection from direct sunlight. It can be grown in containers or in the garden, and is an excellent choice for rock gardens and other areas with limited space.
Where to Find Racomitrium brachypus
Racomitrium brachypus can be found in North America and Europe.
Species in the Racomitrium genus
Species in the Grimmiaceae family
Bucklandiella shevockii,
Bucklandiella allanfifei,
Bucklandiella pycnotricha,
Bucklandiella elegans,
Bucklandiella angustissima,
Bucklandiella depressa,
Bucklandiella dichelymoides,
Bucklandiella subcrispipila,
Bucklandiella crumiana,
Bucklandiella araucana,
Bucklandiella affinis,
Bucklandiella afoninae,
Bucklandiella albipilifera,
Bucklandiella angustifolia,
Bucklandiella brevipes,
Bucklandiella compactula,
Bucklandiella crispipila,
Bucklandiella cucullatula,
Bucklandiella cucullatifolia,
Bucklandiella cylindropyxis,
Bucklandiella decurrens,
Bucklandiella didyma,
Bucklandiella elliptica,
Bucklandiella emersa,
Bucklandiella fuscescens,
Bucklandiella fuscolutea,
Bucklandiella gracillima,
Bucklandiella grimmioides,
Bucklandiella heterosticha,
Bucklandiella heterostichoides,
Bucklandiella himalayana,
Bucklandiella joseph-hookeri,
Bucklandiella laeta,
Bucklandiella lamprocarpa,
Bucklandiella lawtonae,
Bucklandiella lepervanchei,
Bucklandiella lusitanica,
Bucklandiella macounii,
Bucklandiella membranacea,
Bucklandiella microcarpa,
Bucklandiella minuta,
Bucklandiella nitidula,
Bucklandiella obesa,
Bucklandiella obtusa,
Bucklandiella occidentalis,
Bucklandiella ochracea,
Bucklandiella orthotrichacea,
Bucklandiella pachydictyon,
Bucklandiella vulcanicola,
Bucklandiella pacifica,