Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Species:
waziriense
ID:
1156177

Status:
valid

Authors:
Dixon

Source:
tro

Year:
1929

Citation Micro:
J. Bombay Nat. Hist. Soc. 33(2): 283 1929

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001155515



Common Names

  • Brachythecium waziriense
  • Waziriense Brachythecium Moss
  • Waziri's Brachythecium Moss


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Description

Brachythecium waziriense (also called Brachythecium waziriense, among many other common names) is a species of moss found in the Northern Hemisphere. It is a small, tufted moss with stems up to 4 cm long and leaves up to 2 mm long. It is found in moist, shady places, often in woodland, and is widespread in Europe, Asia, and North America.

Uses & Benefits

Brachythecium waziriense has no known non-medical uses or benefits.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: Brachythecium waziriense has small, pale green flowers with a yellowish tinge. Seed: The seeds are small, black and round. Seedlings: The seedlings are pale green and have a tufted appearance.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Brachythecium waziriense is a small shrub native to South America. It is easy to propagate from cuttings and can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and should be fertilized regularly. Pruning is recommended to keep the plant compact and encourage more blooms.

Where to Find Brachythecium waziriense

Brachythecium waziriense can be found in moist, shady areas 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

Hugh Neville Dixon (1861-1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dixon' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35115252: Based on data supplied by Bryonames