Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Species:
poadelphus
ID:
1155988

Status:
valid

Authors:
Müll. Hal.

Source:
tro

Year:
1901

Citation Micro:
Hedwigia 40: 76 1901

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001155326



Common Names

  • Brachythecium Poadelphus
  • Fern Moss
  • Fern Moss


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Description

Brachythecium poadelphus (also called 'Poadelphous Feather Moss', among many other common names) is a small, light green moss with a poadelphous, feathery habit. It is native to Europe, Asia, and North America, and is commonly found in moist, shady habitats such as woodlands and forests.

Uses & Benefits

Brachythecium poadelphus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It can also be used to reduce erosion and stabilize soil.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Brachythecium poadelphus is small and white, with a yellow center. The seed is small and round, with a dark brown color. The seedlings are thin and delicate, with a bright green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cultivation and propagation of Brachythecium poadelphus: This plant is best propagated by division, as it does not produce viable seeds. It can be divided in spring or autumn, and should be planted in a moist, well-drained soil in a shady location. It is best to water the plant regularly, but not to overwater it. Fertilize with a balanced fertilizer once a year in spring. Prune the plant in late summer to encourage new growth.

Where to Find Brachythecium poadelphus

Brachythecium poadelphus is found in moist, shady areas of the northern hemisphere, including North America, Europe, and Asia.

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

Karl Müller (1818-1899): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Müll.Hal.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35114811: Based on data supplied by Bryonames