Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Species:
propinnatum
ID:
1200582

Status:
valid

Authors:
Redf., B.C. Tan & S. He

Source:
tro

Year:
1996

Citation Micro:
J. Hattori Bot. Lab. 79: 184 1996

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001199920



Common Names

  • Brachythecium propinnatum
  • Propinnatum Brachythecium Moss
  • Brachythecium Propinnatum Moss


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Description

Brachythecium propinnatum (also called Brachythecium propinnatum, among many other common names) is a small, thin, leafy liverwort that is found in moist, shady forests in the Northern Hemisphere. It has a bright green color and is characterized by its small, round leaves and branching stems. It is native to North America, Europe, and Asia, and is commonly found in moist, shady forests and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Brachythecium propinnatum is used as an ornamental plant and is known for its ability to tolerate dry conditions. It is also used to create a natural looking landscape and can be used as a ground cover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Brachythecium propinnatum has small, white flowers with four petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, dark brown and round. The seedlings are slender and have a single pair of leaves.

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Where to Find Brachythecium propinnatum

Brachythecium propinnatum can be found in moist, shady areas in North America, Europe, and Asia.

Brachythecium propinnatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Brachythecium propinnatum?

Brachythecium propinnatum

What is the common name of Brachythecium propinnatum?

Brachythecium

What type of plant is Brachythecium propinnatum?

Moss

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

Paul Leslie Redfearn (1926-2018): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Redf.' in the authors string.
Benito Ching Tan (1946-2016): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.C.Tan' in the authors string.
Si He (b.1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.He' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35190558: Based on data supplied by Bryonames