Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hookeriales
Genus:
Species:
rugulosa
ID:
1196214

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Mitt.) W.R. Buck

Source:
tro

Year:
1987

Citation Micro:
Brittonia 39: 218 1987

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001195552

Common Names

  • Brymela
  • Rugulosa Brymela
  • Wrinkled Brymela

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Description

Brymela rugulosa (also called Rugose 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 North America, where it is found in moist habitats such as riverbanks and moist meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Brymela rugulosa 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 rugulosa has small, white, bell-shaped flowers and small, round, black seeds. The seedlings are small and delicate, with thin, light green leaves.

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Where to Find Brymela rugulosa

Brymela rugulosa 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 rugulosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Brymela rugulosa?

Brymela rugulosa

What is the common name of Brymela rugulosa?

Rugose Brymela

What family does Brymela rugulosa belong to?

Bryaceae

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,

References

William Mitten (1819-1906): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mitt.' in the authors string.
William Russel Buck (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.R.Buck' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35183876: Based on data supplied by Bryonames