Kingdom:
Phylum:
Dicranidae
Order:
Dicranales
Genus:
Species:
sinensis
ID:
1195625

Status:
valid

Authors:
P.C. Chen ex T. Cao & C. Gao

Source:
tro

Year:
1988

Citation Micro:
J. Hattori Bot. Lab. 64: 455. f. 4 1988

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001194963



Common Names

  • Bruchia sinensis
  • Chinese Bruchia
  • Chinese Moss


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Description

Bruchia sinensis (also called Bruchia sinensis, 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

Bruchia sinensis is used as a decorative plant and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Bruchia sinensis 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

Bruchia sinensis 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 Bruchia sinensis

Bruchia sinensis can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of East Asia, including China, Japan, and Korea.

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

Pan Chieh Chen (b.1907): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.C.Chen' in the authors string.
Chien Gao (1929-2016): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Gao' in the authors string.
Tong Cao (b.1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.Cao' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35183016: Based on data supplied by Bryonames