Kingdom:
Phylum:
Bryanae
Order:
Bartramiales
Genus:
Species:
witherheadii
ID:
1156416

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Müll. Hal.) Watts & Whitel.

Source:
tro

Year:
1906

Citation Micro:
Proc. Linn. Soc. New South Wales 30(Suppl.): 161 1906

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001155754



Common Names

  • Breutelia Witherheadii
  • Witherheadii Moss
  • Witherheadii Breutelia


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Description

Breutelia witherheadii (also called 'Witherhead's Hair Moss', among many other common names) is a small, yellow-green moss with a creeping habit and a height of 0.5-2 cm. It is native to the Cape Provinces of South Africa and is found in moist, shady habitats such as forests, grasslands, and rock crevices.

Uses & Benefits

Breutelia witherheadii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used for erosion control on slopes and banks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Breutelia witherheadii is small and yellow, with six petals. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and yellow.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Breutelia witherheadii is a low-growing, evergreen perennial that grows up to 8 inches tall and spreads to form a dense mat. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is hardy in USDA zones 8 to 10. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagate by division or cuttings in spring or early summer.

Where to Find Breutelia witherheadii

Breutelia witherheadii can be found in the United Kingdom, Ireland, and France.

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

William Walter Watts (1856-1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Watts' in the authors string.
Karl Müller (1818-1899): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Müll.Hal.' in the authors string.
Thomas Whitelegge (1850-1927): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Whitel.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35115562: Based on data supplied by Bryonames