Kingdom:
Phylum:
Bryanae
Order:
Bartramiales
Genus:
Species:
macrocarpa
ID:
1156351

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schimp. ex Paris

Source:
tro

Year:
1900

Citation Micro:
Index Bryol. Suppl. 53 1900

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001155689



Common Names

  • Breutelia macrocarpa
  • Macrocarpa Moss
  • Macrocarpa Fern Moss


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Description

Breutelia macrocarpa (also called Breutelia macrocarpa, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub native to Madagascar. It has small, oval leaves and white flowers. It grows in rocky, sunny areas and prefers dry, sandy soils.

Uses & Benefits

Breutelia macrocarpa is used as an ornamental plant and can be used in landscaping for its attractive foliage. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Breutelia macrocarpa is small and yellow, with a single yellow anther. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Where to Find Breutelia macrocarpa

Breutelia macrocarpa can be found in Central America and South America.

Species in the Breutelia genus

Breutelia griffinii, Breutelia aciphylla, Breutelia affinis, Breutelia angustiretis, Breutelia arundinifolia, Breutelia aureola, Breutelia auriculata, Breutelia austro-arcuata, Breutelia azorica, Breutelia baeuerlenii, Breutelia brachyphylla, Breutelia brevifolia, Breutelia breviseta, Breutelia brittoniae, Breutelia chrysea, Breutelia chrysocoma, Breutelia crassicaulis, Breutelia dicranacea, Breutelia diffracta, Breutelia dominicensis, Breutelia dumosa, Breutelia eggersiana, Breutelia elongata, Breutelia eugeniae, Breutelia gnaphalea, Breutelia gracillima, Breutelia grandis, Breutelia harpophylla, Breutelia hasskarliana, Breutelia humbertii, Breutelia inclinata, Breutelia integrifolia, Breutelia jamaicensis, Breutelia karsteniana, Breutelia kilimandscharica, Breutelia kinabaluensis, Breutelia leptodontoides, Breutelia lonchopelma, Breutelia longicapsularis, Breutelia luteola, Breutelia macrocarpa, Breutelia madagassa, Breutelia microdonta, Breutelia minuta, Breutelia mohriana, Breutelia muhavurensis, Breutelia nigrescens, Breutelia pendula, Breutelia perrieri, Breutelia picardae,

Species in the Bartramiaceae family

Anacolia menziesii, Anacolia scioana, Anacolia webbii, Anacolia breutelii, Bartramia alaris, Bartramia angustifolia, Bartramia angustissima, Bartramia aprica, Bartramia aristaria, Bartramia aurescens, Bartramia brachypus, Bartramia brevifolia, Bartramia breviseta, Bartramia capensis, Bartramia compacta, Bartramia conica, Bartramia costa-ricensis, Bartramia crassinervia, Bartramia deciduaefolia, Bartramia delagoae, Bartramia didymocarpa, Bartramia gigantea, Bartramia halleriana, Bartramia hampeana, Bartramia humilis, Bartramia inconspicua, Bartramia ithyphylla, Bartramia ithyphylloides, Bartramia laevisphaera, Bartramia longifolia, Bartramia macounii, Bartramia maderensis, Bartramia madurensis, Bartramia marionensis, Bartramia mathewsii, Bartramia microstoma, Bartramia mossmaniana, Bartramia nanosubulata, Bartramia papulans, Bartramia penicillatula, Bartramia perpumila, Bartramia pilicuspis, Bartramia polytrichoides, Bartramia pomiformis, Bartramia potosica, Bartramia pseudocryptopodium, Bartramia rietmanniana, Bartramia robusta, Bartramia stricta, Bartramia strictifolia,

References

Wilhelm Philippe Schimper (1808-1880): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schimp.' in the authors string.
Jean Édouard Gabriel Narcisse Paris (1827-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Paris' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35115479: Based on data supplied by Bryonames