Kingdom:
Phylum:
Bryanae
Order:
Bartramiales
Genus:
Species:
rhythidioides
ID:
1156374

Status:
valid

Authors:
Herzog

Source:
tro

Year:
1934

Citation Micro:
Hedwigia 74: 108 1934

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001155712



Common Names

  • Breutelia rhythidioides
  • Rhythidioides Moss
  • Rhythidioides


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Description

Breutelia rhythidioides (also called Rhythmic Bristle-moss, among many other common names) is a species of moss in the family Hypnaceae. It is found in North America, Europe, and Asia. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as in forests, on rocks, and on the ground.

Uses & Benefits

Breutelia rhythidioides is often used as an ornamental plant, as it has attractive foliage and flowers. It can also be used to control erosion and improve soil fertility.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Breutelia rhythidioides are small, yellowish-green and clustered in terminal spikes. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are slender and have a single cotyledon.

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Where to Find Breutelia rhythidioides

Breutelia rhythidioides can be found in moist, shady habitats in Europe.

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

Theodor Herzog (1880-1961): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Herzog' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35115513: Based on data supplied by Bryonames