Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pelliidae
Order:
Pallaviciniales
Species:
brasiliensis
ID:
1198825

Status:
valid

Authors:
Nees

Source:
tro

Year:
1836

Citation Micro:
Ann. Sci. Nat., Bot., sér. 2, 5: 67 1836

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001198163

Common Names

  • Brazilian Symphyogyna
  • Brazilian Liverwort
  • Brazilian Moss

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Uses & Benefits

Symphyogyna brasiliensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover in shady areas.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Symphyogyna brasiliensis var. angustior Gottsche, Lindenb. & Nees
Symphyogyna brasiliensis var. subsinuata Schiffn.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Symphyogyna brasiliensis has small, yellow-green flowers with two anthers. The seeds are small, black and glossy. The seedlings are small and have two, long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Symphyogyna brasiliensis is a small, terrestrial moss that is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas. It is a shade-loving species that prefers moist, well-drained soils. Propagation is best achieved through division of established clumps. Spores can also be used for propagation, but this method is less reliable.

Where to Find Symphyogyna brasiliensis

Symphyogyna brasiliensis is found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world.

Species in the Symphyogyna genus

Symphyogyna aspera, Symphyogyna brasiliensis, Symphyogyna brongniartii, Symphyogyna podophylla, Symphyogyna sinuata, Symphyogyna hymenophyllum, Symphyogyna tenuinervis, Symphyogyna rectidens, Symphyogyna similis, Symphyogyna hochstetteri, Symphyogyna rhodina, Symphyogyna leptothelia, Symphyogyna apiculispina, Symphyogyna atronervia, Symphyogyna boliviensis, Symphyogyna caduciloba, Symphyogyna circinata, Symphyogyna digitisquama, Symphyogyna fuscovirens, Symphyogyna ignambiensis, Symphyogyna interrupta, Symphyogyna irregularis, Symphyogyna lacerosquama, Symphyogyna lindmanii, Symphyogyna luetzelburgii, Symphyogyna marginata, Symphyogyna mexicana, Symphyogyna multiflora, Symphyogyna paucidens, Symphyogyna purpureolimbata, Symphyogyna rubescens, Symphyogyna rubritincta, Symphyogyna semiinvolucrata, Symphyogyna subsimplex, Symphyogyna trivitatta, Symphyogyna ulvoides, Symphyogyna undulata, Symphyogyna volkensii,

Species in the Pallaviciniaceae family

Greeneothallus gemmiparus, Jensenia spinosa, Jensenia florschuetzii, Jensenia difformis, Jensenia connivens, Jensenia decipiens, Jensenia wallisii, Jensenia crassifrons, Pallavicinia camisassai, Pallavicinia ambigua, Pallavicinia baldwinii, Pallavicinia bipinnata, Pallavicinia cylindrica, Pallavicinia himalayensis, Pallavicinia hypandra, Pallavicinia indica, Pallavicinia levieri, Pallavicinia lyellii, Pallavicinia pseudolyellii, Pallavicinia purpurea, Pallavicinia ridleyi, Pallavicinia rubristipa, Pallavicinia subciliata, Podomitrium phyllanthus, Podomitrium malaccense, Podomitrium marginatum, Seppeltia succuba, Symphyogyna aspera, Symphyogyna brasiliensis, Symphyogyna brongniartii, Symphyogyna podophylla, Symphyogyna sinuata, Symphyogyna hymenophyllum, Symphyogyna tenuinervis, Symphyogyna rectidens, Symphyogyna similis, Symphyogyna hochstetteri, Symphyogyna rhodina, Symphyogyna leptothelia, Symphyogyna apiculispina, Symphyogyna atronervia, Symphyogyna boliviensis, Symphyogyna caduciloba, Symphyogyna circinata, Symphyogyna digitisquama, Symphyogyna fuscovirens, Symphyogyna ignambiensis, Symphyogyna interrupta, Symphyogyna irregularis, Symphyogyna lacerosquama,

References

Christian Gottfried Daniel Nees von Esenbeck (1776-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nees' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35188008: Based on data supplied by Bryonames