Status:
valid
Authors:
(Hampe) W.R. Buck
Source:
tro
Year:
1987
Citation Micro:
Brittonia 39: 217 1987
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001195549
Common Names
- Brymela
- Fluminensis Brymela
- River Brymela
Description
Brymela fluminensis (also called Fluminense Brymela, among many other common names) is a moss species in the family Brymela. It is a small, yellow-green moss with a creeping, branching stem and leaves that are lanceolate to ovate in shape. It is native to South America, where it is found in moist habitats such as riverbanks and moist meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Brymela fluminensis has been used for medicinal purposes in traditional medicine. It has also been used as a food source and for its ornamental value.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Brymela fluminensis has small, white, bell-shaped flowers and small, round, black seeds. The seedlings are small and delicate, with thin, light green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Brymela fluminensis is a species of moss that can be propagated by division or spore sowing. It prefers moist, shady conditions and can be grown in a variety of soil types. It is best to water the moss regularly and keep it in a humid environment. It can also be propagated by layering.
Where to Find Brymela fluminensis
Brymela fluminensis is native to South America and can be found in wet, tropical forests. It is typically found in shady areas near streams and rivers.
Brymela fluminensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Brymela fluminensis?
Brymela fluminensis
What is the common name of Brymela fluminensis?
Fluminense Brymela
What family does Brymela fluminensis belong to?
Bryaceae
Species in the Brymela genus
Brymela angustiretis,
Brymela complanata,
Brymela crosbyi,
Brymela laevinervis,
Brymela tutezona,
Brymela acuminata,
Brymela cuspidata,
Brymela fissidentoides,
Brymela fluminensis,
Brymela obtusifolia,
Brymela parkeriana,
Brymela rugulosa,
Brymela websteri,
Brymela cavifolia,
Species in the Pilotrichaceae family
Amblytropis hispidula,
Amblytropis setosa,
Actinodontium adscendens,
Actinodontium dusenii,
Actinodontium rhaphidostegum,
Actinodontium sprucei,
Actinodontium streptopogoneum,
Actinodontium pygmaeum,
Brymela angustiretis,
Brymela complanata,
Brymela crosbyi,
Brymela laevinervis,
Brymela tutezona,
Brymela acuminata,
Brymela cuspidata,
Brymela fissidentoides,
Brymela fluminensis,
Brymela obtusifolia,
Brymela parkeriana,
Brymela rugulosa,
Brymela websteri,
Brymela cavifolia,
Callicostella callicostelloides,
Callicostella africana,
Callicostella apophysata,
Callicostella armata,
Callicostella ascensionis,
Callicostella attenuata,
Callicostella beccariana,
Callicostella belangeriana,
Callicostella bernoullii,
Callicostella bisexualis,
Callicostella brevipes,
Callicostella caledonica,
Callicostella campbelliana,
Callicostella chevalieri,
Callicostella chionophylla,
Callicostella chlorina,
Callicostella chloroneura,
Callicostella circinata,
Callicostella constricta,
Callicostella cruegeri,
Callicostella daltoniaecarpa,
Callicostella depressa,
Callicostella disticha,
Callicostella eberhardtiana,
Callicostella emarginatula,
Callicostella erosotruncata,
Callicostella fallax,
Callicostella fissidentella,