Brachythecium amurense - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
amurense
ID:
1536807
Status:
valid
Authors:
Ignatov
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2019
Citation Micro:
Arctoa. 28(2): 225. 2019
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000019446
Common Names
- Brachythecium amurense
- Amur Brachythecium Moss
- Amur Feather Moss
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Brachythecium amurense (also called Japanese Velvet, among many other common names) is a species of moss native to East Asia, including Japan, Korea, and China. It is a small, tufted moss with a yellow-green to brown-green color. It is typically found in moist, shady places, such as in forests, along streams, and in wet meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Brachythecium amurense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional Chinese medicine for its anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Brachythecium amurense has small yellow-green flowers, with a single seed in each capsule and small seedlings.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Brachythecium amurense is a small, tufted moss that grows in moist, shady areas. It is propagated by division or by spore sowing. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.
Where to Find Brachythecium amurense
Brachythecium amurense can be found in the Mediterranean region, including Spain, Portugal, Italy, and Morocco.
Brachythecium amurense FAQ
What is the scientific name of Brachythecium amurense?
Brachythecium amurense
What is the growth habit of Brachythecium amurense?
It is a small, tufted moss with a creeping stem.
What is the distribution of Brachythecium amurense?
It is distributed in temperate and tropical regions of the world.
Species in the Brachythecium genus
Brachythecium tortipilum, Brachythecium dahuricum, Brachythecium irinae, Brachythecium jacuticum, Brachythecium chakratense, Brachythecium garhwalense, Brachythecium acuminatum, Brachythecium afroglareosum, Brachythecium albicans, Brachythecium asperrimum, Brachythecium auriculatum, Brachythecium austroglareosum, Brachythecium austrosalebrosum, Brachythecium bellii, Brachythecium bodinieri, Brachythecium borgenii, Brachythecium brachycarpum, Brachythecium brachycladum, Brachythecium buchananii, Brachythecium calliergonoides, Brachythecium campestre, Brachythecium camptothecioides, Brachythecium campylothallum, Brachythecium caucasicum, Brachythecium cavifolium, Brachythecium chauvetii, Brachythecium chocayae, Brachythecium cirrosum, Brachythecium complanatum, Brachythecium comtifolium, Brachythecium conostomum, Brachythecium coreanum, Brachythecium curvatulum, Brachythecium decurrens, Brachythecium decurvans, Brachythecium dicranoides, Brachythecium duemmeri, Brachythecium ehrenbergii, Brachythecium emodi-glaucum, Brachythecium erythrorrhizon, Brachythecium formosanum, Brachythecium frigidum, Brachythecium funckii, Brachythecium garovaglioides, Brachythecium geheebii, Brachythecium glabratum, Brachythecium glareosum, Brachythecium gloriosum, Brachythecium harpidioides, Brachythecium hastile,
Species in the Brachytheciaceae family
Aerobryum speciosum, Aerobryum brevicuspis, Aerolindigia capillacea, Brachytheciastrum delicatulum, Brachytheciastrum collinum, Brachytheciastrum dieckei, Brachytheciastrum falcatulum, Brachytheciastrum kashmirense, Brachytheciastrum leibergii, Brachytheciastrum microcollinum, Brachytheciastrum paradoxum, Brachytheciastrum trachypodium, Brachytheciastrum velutinum, Brachytheciastrum fendleri, Brachytheciastrum olympicum, Brachytheciastrum leiopodium, Brachytheciastrum salicinum, Brachytheciastrum umbilicatum, Brachytheciella stolonifera, Brachythecium tortipilum, Brachythecium dahuricum, Brachythecium irinae, Brachythecium jacuticum, Brachythecium chakratense, Brachythecium garhwalense, Brachythecium acuminatum, Brachythecium afroglareosum, Brachythecium albicans, Brachythecium asperrimum, Brachythecium auriculatum, Brachythecium austroglareosum, Brachythecium austrosalebrosum, Brachythecium bellii, Brachythecium bodinieri, Brachythecium borgenii, Brachythecium brachycarpum, Brachythecium brachycladum, Brachythecium buchananii, Brachythecium calliergonoides, Brachythecium campestre, Brachythecium camptothecioides, Brachythecium campylothallum, Brachythecium caucasicum, Brachythecium cavifolium, Brachythecium chauvetii, Brachythecium chocayae, Brachythecium cirrosum, Brachythecium complanatum, Brachythecium comtifolium, Brachythecium conostomum,
References
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 100487513: Based on data supplied by Bryonames