Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Species:
sapporense
ID:
1156073

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Besch.) Takaki

Source:
tro

Year:
1955

Citation Micro:
J. Hattori Bot. Lab. 15: 45. 23 f. 19–23 1955

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001155411



Common Names

  • Brachythecium sapporense
  • Sapporense Feather Moss
  • Sapporense Brachythecium Moss


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Description

Brachythecium sapporense (also called Sapporo Brachythecium, among many other common names) is a moss species in the family Brachytheciaceae. It is found in East Asia, including Japan, and is typically found in moist, shady places. It has a yellow-green color and is characterized by its short, broad leaves with a distinct midrib.

Uses & Benefits

Brachythecium sapporense is used as a ground cover in gardens and can be used to line pathways. It is also used to prevent soil erosion and can be used to create a green roof.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Brachythecium sapporense is small and white, with a yellow center. The seed is small and round, with a black outer coating. The seedlings are small and green, with a white center.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Brachythecium sapporense can be propagated by division of the tufts in spring or autumn. Cultivation requires a moist, humus-rich soil and a shady position. It can tolerate full sun but will not tolerate drought.

Where to Find Brachythecium sapporense

Brachythecium sapporense can be found in moist, shady habitats in 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

Émile Bescherelle (1828-1903): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Besch.' in the authors string.
Norio Takaki (1915-2006): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Takaki' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35115067: Based on data supplied by Bryonames