Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Species:
ruderale
ID:
1202865

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Brid.) W.R. Buck

Source:
tro

Year:
1998

Citation Micro:
Mem. New York Bot. Gard. 82: 240 1998

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001202203



Common Names

  • Brachythecium ruderale
  • Ruderale Brachythecium Moss
  • Ruderale Brachythecium


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Description

Brachythecium ruderale (also called Brachythecium Moss, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen moss with a tufted growth form. It is native to the tropical regions of Africa, Asia, and the Americas. It typically grows in moist and shady areas, such as in forests and on rocks.

Uses & Benefits

Brachythecium ruderale is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It has a low-growing habit and can be used to cover large areas. It is also used in erosion control and for soil stabilization.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Brachythecium ruderale has small, yellowish-green flowers that grow in clusters. The seeds are small, black, and triangular in shape. The seedlings are small and delicate, with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Brachythecium ruderale is a species of aquatic moss that can be propagated by division of the plant. It can be cultivated in moist, shady areas in the garden or in a container with a moist, well-draining soil. It should be kept in a cool, moist environment and should be watered regularly.

Where to Find Brachythecium ruderale

Brachythecium ruderale can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of South America, including Venezuela, Colombia, and Brazil.

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

William Russel Buck (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.R.Buck' in the authors string.
Samuel Elisée Bridel-Brideri (1762-1828): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Brid.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35201317: Based on data supplied by Bryonames