Kingdom:
Phylum:
Bryanae
Order:
Splachnales
Species:
laciniatum
ID:
1147444

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Spruce) A.K. Kop.

Source:
tro

Year:
1977

Citation Micro:
Ann. Bot. Fenn. 14: 196 1977

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001146782

Common Names

  • Brachymitrion laciniatum
  • Laciniatum Moss
  • Laciniatum Moss Plant

Searching for Brachymitrion laciniatum? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Description

Brachymitrion laciniatum (also called Laciniate Brachymitrion, among many other common names) is a species of moss in the family Brachymitraceae. It is found in Europe, North America, and Asia, and is typically found in grasslands, woodlands, and other moist habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Brachymitrion laciniatum has no known non-medical uses or benefits.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Brachymitrion laciniatum is small and yellow-green in colour. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are short and slender.

Searching for Brachymitrion laciniatum? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Brachymitrion laciniatum can be propagated by division of the clumps or by seed. Cultivation requires a moist, well-drained soil in a sunny position. It is hardy to -5°C.

Where to Find Brachymitrion laciniatum

Brachymitrion laciniatum can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, Africa, and Asia.

Species in the Splachnaceae family

Aplodon wormskioldii, Brachymitrion cochabambae, Brachymitrion laciniatum, Brachymitrion moritzianum, Brachymitrion pocsii, Brachymitrion jamesonii, Moseniella ulei, Moseniella brasiliensis, Splachnum pensylvanicum, Splachnum adolphi-friederici, Splachnum ampullaceum, Splachnum austriacum, Splachnum luteum, Splachnum melanocaulon, Splachnum resectum, Splachnum rubrum, Splachnum sphaericum, Splachnum turbinatum, Splachnum vasculosum, Splachnum weberbaueri, Splachnum adamsianum, Tayloria acuminata, Tayloria alpicola, Tayloria altorum, Tayloria arenaria, Tayloria borneensis, Tayloria callophylla, Tayloria chiapensis, Tayloria dubyi, Tayloria froelichiana, Tayloria gunnii, Tayloria hornschuchii, Tayloria indica, Tayloria isleana, Tayloria jacquemontii, Tayloria kilimandscharica, Tayloria lingulata, Tayloria longiseta, Tayloria magellanica, Tayloria mirabilis, Tayloria novo-guinensis, Tayloria octoblepharum, Tayloria orthodonta, Tayloria purpurascens, Tayloria recurvimarginata, Tayloria reinerii, Tayloria rudolphiana, Tayloria sandwicensis, Tayloria scabriseta, Tayloria serrata,

References

Richard Spruce (1817-1893): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Spruce' in the authors string.
Aune Kyllikki Koponen (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.K.Kop.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35100365: Based on data supplied by Bryonames