Kingdom:
Phylum:
Dicranidae
Order:
Dicranales
Genus:
Species:
carinata
ID:
1199474

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hampe) R.H. Zander

Source:
tro

Year:
1993

Citation Micro:
Bull. Buffalo Soc. Nat. Sci. 32: 278 1993

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001198812



Common Names

  • Bruchia carinata
  • Carinata Bruchia
  • Bruchia Carinata


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Description

Bruchia carinata (also called Carinate Bruchia, among many other common names) is a species of moss found in the Northern Hemisphere. It is a small, tufted moss with a yellow-green color and a slightly glossy surface. It is native to North America, Europe, and Asia, and is found in wet, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Bruchia carinata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover in landscaping.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Bruchia carinata is small and yellow, with six tepals. The seed is tiny and brown, and the seedlings are thin and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bruchia carinata can be propagated by spores or by division of the plant. Cultivation is best done in moist, shady areas with well-drained soil. The soil should be acidic and rich in organic matter. It should also be kept moist but not wet.

Where to Find Bruchia carinata

Bruchia carinata can be found in the Mediterranean region, including in Spain, France, and Italy.

Bruchia carinata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bruchia carinata?

Bruchia carinata

What is the common name of Bruchia carinata?

Carinate bruchia

What type of plant is Bruchia carinata?

It is a type of moss

Species in the Bruchiaceae family

Bruchia queenslandica, Bruchia aurea, Bruchia bolanderi, Bruchia brevifolia, Bruchia brevipes, Bruchia carolinae, Bruchia drummondii, Bruchia eckloniana, Bruchia flexuosa, Bruchia fusca, Bruchia hallii, Bruchia hampeana, Bruchia microspora, Bruchia ravenelii, Bruchia texana, Bruchia uruguensis, Bruchia vogesiaca, Bruchia sinensis, Bruchia paricutinensis, Bruchia carinata, Eobruchia ecuatoriana, Eobruchia bruchioides, Pringleella pleuridioides, Pringleella sinensis, Pringleella subulata, Trematodon ambiguus, Trematodon angolensis, Trematodon asanoi, Trematodon assamensis, Trematodon aureus, Trematodon bolivianus, Trematodon borbonicus, Trematodon brevicalyx, Trematodon brevicollis, Trematodon brevifolius, Trematodon brevirostris, Trematodon brevisetus, Trematodon capillifolius, Trematodon conformis, Trematodon congolensis, Trematodon crispifolius, Trematodon curvicollis, Trematodon decaryi, Trematodon dentatus, Trematodon divaricatus, Trematodon felipponei, Trematodon fendleri, Trematodon flexipes, Trematodon gymnostomus, Trematodon heterophyllus,

References

Georg Ernst Ludwig Hampe (1795-1880): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hampe' in the authors string.
Richard Henry Zander (b.1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.H.Zander' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35188814: Based on data supplied by Bryonames