Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Species:
moriense
ID:
1155920

Status:
valid

Authors:
Besch.

Source:
tro

Year:
1893

Citation Micro:
Ann. Sci. Nat., Bot., sér. 7, 17: 375 1893

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001155258



Common Names

  • Brachythecium Moriense
  • Moriense Moss
  • Moriense Brachythecium


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Description

Brachythecium moriense (also called Mori's Brachythecium, among many other common names) is a moss species found in Japan, Korea, China, and the Russian Far East. It is a small, tufted moss with a short stem and a few leaves. It grows in moist, shady habitats, such as woodlands, forests, and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Brachythecium moriense is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and is also used in landscaping and as a ground cover.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Brachythecium moriense var. longirameum Cardot

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Brachythecium moriense has small, white flowers with four petals, and its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings have narrow, linear leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Brachythecium moriense can be propagated through division of the rhizomes or by spore sowing. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and partial shade. It can tolerate full sun but will require more frequent watering.

Where to Find Brachythecium moriense

Brachythecium moriense is native to Europe, Asia, and North America, and can be found in moist, shady habitats.

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

Émile Bescherelle (1828-1903): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Besch.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35114706: Based on data supplied by Bryonames