Kingdom:
Phylum:
Bryanae
Order:
Bartramiales
Genus:
Species:
pilifera
ID:
1205065

Status:
valid

Authors:
B.H. Allen & D.G. Griffin

Source:
tro

Year:
1999

Citation Micro:
Novon 9: 2. f. 1 1999

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001204403



Common Names

  • Breutelia pilifera
  • Piliferous Breutelia
  • Pilifera Breutelia


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Description

Breutelia pilifera (also called 'Hairy Breutelia', among many other common names) is a small, tufted moss with ovate leaves. It is native to the Northern Hemisphere, and is found in moist, shady areas, such as in forests and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Breutelia pilifera is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Breutelia pilifera has small, yellow-green flowers and small, round, black seeds. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Breutelia pilifera can be propagated by spores or by division of the plant. Cultivation is best done in a moist, shady environment with a pH of 5.5-6.5. The plant prefers a sandy or loamy soil with plenty of organic matter. It is best to keep the soil moist but not soggy.

Where to Find Breutelia pilifera

Breutelia pilifera is found in tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Africa, and the Americas.

Breutelia pilifera FAQ

What is the scientific name of Breutelia pilifera?

Breutelia pilifera

What is the common name of Breutelia pilifera?

Hairy Shield Moss

What is the distribution of Breutelia pilifera?

Found in North 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

Bruce H. Allen (b.1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.H.Allen' in the authors string.
Dana Gove Griffin (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.G.Griffin' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35204253: Based on data supplied by Bryonames