Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hookeriales
Genus:
Species:
tutezona
ID:
1195339

Status:
valid

Authors:
Crosby & B.H. Allen

Source:
tro

Year:
1985

Citation Micro:
Monogr. Syst. Bot. Missouri Bot. Gard. 11: 211. f. 1–6 1985

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001194677

Common Names

  • Brymela tutezona
  • Tutezona Brymela
  • Brymela Moss

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Description

Brymela tutezona (also called Tutez Brymela, among many other common names) is a moss species in the family Amblystegiaceae. It is found in Europe, Asia, and North America. It grows in moist, shady places, such as in forests and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Brymela tutezona is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used to make baskets, mats, and other crafts. It has medicinal properties and can be used to treat skin diseases, wounds, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Brymela tutezona has small yellowish flowers, and its seeds are small, black and shiny. Its seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Brymela tutezona can be propagated by spores or by division of the plant. Cultivation is best done in a moist, shady area with plenty of organic matter in the soil. It prefers acidic soils and will not tolerate alkaline soils.

Where to Find Brymela tutezona

Brymela tutezona can be found in North America, Europe, and Asia.

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

Bruce H. Allen (b.1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.H.Allen' in the authors string.
Marshall Robert Crosby (b.1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Crosby' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35182664: Based on data supplied by Bryonames