Kingdom:
Phylum:
Bryanae
Order:
Bartramiales
Genus:
Species:
papuensis
ID:
1202485

Status:
valid

Authors:
Virtanen

Source:
tro

Year:
1996

Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Fenn. 156: 60. f. 6, 8 1996

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001201823



Common Names

  • Breutelia papuensis
  • Papuan Breutelia
  • Papuan Moss


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Description

Breutelia papuensis (also called Papuan Breutelia, among many other common names) is a small, tufted moss with a wide distribution. It is found in temperate and tropical regions, growing in moist, shady places such as woods, grasslands, and rocky outcrops.

Uses & Benefits

Breutelia papuensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used to create green roofs and walls, as it is a low-maintenance plant that requires little water and can tolerate a wide range of temperatures.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Breutelia papuensis has small, yellow-green flowers with a single perianth. Its seeds are small, round and black. Its seedlings have a single, long and narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Breutelia papuensis is a species of moss that can be propagated by division or by spores. It is best grown in moist, acidic soils in partial to full shade. It is best to keep the soil moist and to avoid over-watering. The plant can be divided in spring or early summer. Spores can be collected in the summer and sown in moist, sterile soil.

Where to Find Breutelia papuensis

Breutelia papuensis is found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including parts of South America, Africa, and Asia.

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

Viivi Virtanen: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Virtanen' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35200744: Based on data supplied by Bryonames