Kingdom:
Phylum:
Dicranidae
Order:
Dicranales
Genus:
Species:
ecuatoriana
ID:
1147267

Status:
valid

Authors:
Steere

Source:
tro

Year:
1982

Citation Micro:
Brittonia 34: 435 1982

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001146605



Common Names

  • Eobruchia Ecuatoriana
  • Ecuatoriana Eobruchia
  • Ecuadorian Eobruchia


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Description

Eobruchia ecuatoriana (also called Ecuadorian Eobruchia, among many other common names) is a small, tufted moss with a reddish-brown stem and yellowish-green leaves. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, and is found in moist, shady habitats such as forests and meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Eobruchia ecuatoriana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in landscaping. It is also used to reduce soil erosion and to provide habitat for wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Eobruchia ecuatoriana are small and yellow, with five petals. The seeds are black and oval, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eobruchia ecuatoriana is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade and can tolerate drought. It is best grown in a sunny position in moist, well-drained soil. It can be propagated by seed or division in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Eobruchia ecuatoriana

Eobruchia ecuatoriana can be found in Ecuador.

Species in the Eobruchia genus

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

William Campbell Steere (1907-1989): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Steere' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35100063: Based on data supplied by Bryonames