Status:
valid
Authors:
H. Akiyama
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2017
Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotaxonomica et Geobotanica. 68(3): 167. 2017
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000019978
Common Names
- Yakushimabryum brevigemmium
- Brevigemmium Yakushimabryum
- Brevigemmium Moss
Description
Yakushimabryum brevigemmium (also called Brevigemmium Yakushimabryum, among many other common names) is a species of moss in the family Hypnaceae. It is characterized by its yellow-green to yellow-brown color, and its leaves are ovate-lanceolate in shape. It is native to Southeast Asia, and is found in tropical and subtropical forests.
Uses & Benefits
Yakushimabryum brevigemmium is used as an ornamental plant in landscaping and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Yakushimabryum brevigemmium has small, yellow-green flowers, and the seed is a small, round capsule. The seedlings have a single, long, narrow leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Yakushimabryum brevigemmium can be propagated by spores or by division of the plant. It prefers moist, shady areas and should be grown in a soil mix of equal parts peat moss, sand, and loam. The soil should be kept moist, but not soggy. Fertilize with a balanced fertilizer every two weeks during the growing season.
Where to Find Yakushimabryum brevigemmium
Yakushimabryum brevigemmium is found in tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, including Mexico, Central America, and South America.
Yakushimabryum brevigemmium FAQ
What is the scientific name of Yakushimabryum brevigemmium?
Yakushimabryum brevigemmium
What type of plant is Yakushimabryum brevigemmium?
It is a species of moss.
Where is Yakushimabryum brevigemmium found?
It is found in Vietnam.
Species in the Yakushimabryum genus
Species in the Pylaisiadelphaceae family
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Gammiella koningsbergeri,
Gammiella panchienii,
Hageniella assamica,
Hageniella isopterygioides,
Hageniella sikkimensis,
Hageniella micans,
Isopterygium affusum,
Isopterygium albescens,
Isopterygium ambreanum,
Isopterygium annamense,
Isopterygium antsihanakense,
Isopterygium antunesii,
Isopterygium applanatum,
Isopterygium aquaticum,
Isopterygium argillicola,
Isopterygium argyroleucum,
Isopterygium assamicum,
Isopterygium asymmetricum,
Isopterygium austrodenticulatum,
Isopterygium bancanum,
Isopterygium battakense,
Isopterygium baurii,
Isopterygium borneense,
Isopterygium brevicuspis,
Isopterygium brevisetum,
Isopterygium brownii,
Isopterygium byssaceum,
Isopterygium byssobolax,
Isopterygium candidulum,
Isopterygium chalarophyllum,
Isopterygium chryseolum,
Isopterygium citrinellum,
Isopterygium clerophilum,
Isopterygium combae,
Isopterygium complanatulum,
Isopterygium conangium,
Isopterygium congoanum,
Isopterygium courtoisii,
Isopterygium cratericola,
Isopterygium dewevrei,
Isopterygium elodes,
Isopterygium exiguum,
Isopterygium exile,
Isopterygium fallax,
Isopterygium filamentosum,
Isopterygium fissum,
Isopterygium fruticola,
Isopterygium gabonense,
Isopterygium gibbosulum,