Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Genus:
Species:
nepalensis
ID:
1195626

Status:
valid

Authors:
Takaki

Source:
tro

Year:
1966

Citation Micro:
Bull. Natl. Sci. Mus. 9: 374. f. 2 1966

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001194964



Common Names

  • Bryhnia nepalensis
  • Nepalese Bryhnia
  • Nepalese Moss


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Description

Bryhnia nepalensis (also called Bryhnia nepalensis, among many other common names) is a species of moss found in the Northern Hemisphere, particularly in North America, Europe, and Asia. It is a small, tufted moss with a yellowish-green to yellowish-brown color and a glossy sheen. It typically grows in moist, shady areas, such as woodlands, meadows, and riverbanks.

Uses & Benefits

Bryhnia nepalensis is used as a decorative plant and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Bryhnia nepalensis is small and white, with six petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedling is a small, green plant with a single stem and two small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bryhnia nepalensis is a small, evergreen moss that is native to Asia. It is easy to propagate from spores or by division. It prefers moist, well-draining soil and partial shade to full shade. It is drought tolerant and does not require much maintenance.

Where to Find Bryhnia nepalensis

Bryhnia nepalensis can be found in the Himalayas, including Nepal, India, and Tibet.

Species in the Bryhnia genus

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

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: 35183017: Based on data supplied by Bryonames