Kingdom:
Phylum:
Bryanae
Order:
Bryales
Family:
Species:
deceptivum
ID:
1199596

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.J. Shaw & W.R. Buck

Source:
tro

Year:
1994

Citation Micro:
Brittonia 46: 95. f. 1–8 1994

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001198934



Common Names

  • Brachymenium deceptivum
  • Deceptivum Brachymenium
  • Brachymenium Deceptivum


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Description

Brachymenium deceptivum (also called Deceptivum Brachymenium, among many other common names) is a species of moss native to the tropical regions of the world. It is a small, green, leafy plant that grows in moist and shady habitats, such as in forests and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Brachymenium deceptivum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a soil stabilizer.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Brachymenium deceptivum is small and yellow, with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small and light green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Brachymenium deceptivum is a small, evergreen moss that grows in moist, shady areas. It is best propagated by division of the thalli, which can be done in spring or early summer. The thalli should be divided into small pieces and planted in a moist, well-draining soil. It can also be propagated from spores, which should be sown on a moist, sterile medium and kept in a warm, humid environment.

Where to Find Brachymenium deceptivum

Brachymenium deceptivum is found in moist, shady habitats, such as woodlands, in many parts of the world.

Brachymenium deceptivum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Brachymenium deceptivum?

Brachymenium deceptivum

What type of plant is Brachymenium deceptivum?

A moss

Where is Brachymenium deceptivum found?

It is found in temperate and tropical regions

Species in the Brachymenium genus

Brachymenium immarginatum, Brachymenium abyssinicum, Brachymenium angustatum, Brachymenium apiculatum, Brachymenium bryoides, Brachymenium capitulatum, Brachymenium consimile, Brachymenium curvitheca, Brachymenium dicranoides, Brachymenium erubescens, Brachymenium eurychelium, Brachymenium fabronioides, Brachymenium flexifolium, Brachymenium fragile, Brachymenium glaucum, Brachymenium globirameum, Brachymenium gracile, Brachymenium klotzschii, Brachymenium lanceolatum, Brachymenium leptophyllum, Brachymenium leucotrichum, Brachymenium longicolle, Brachymenium longidens, Brachymenium madagassum, Brachymenium magellanicum, Brachymenium malachiticum, Brachymenium melanopyxis, Brachymenium meyenianum, Brachymenium minutulum, Brachymenium murale, Brachymenium muricola, Brachymenium myurella, Brachymenium nepalense, Brachymenium nietneri, Brachymenium patulum, Brachymenium pendulum, Brachymenium peraristatum, Brachymenium procerrimum, Brachymenium radiculosum, Brachymenium regnellii, Brachymenium revolutum, Brachymenium rigidum, Brachymenium robertii, Brachymenium rubricarpum, Brachymenium saint-pierrei, Brachymenium sinense, Brachymenium spathidophyllum, Brachymenium speciosum, Brachymenium spirale, Brachymenium spirifolium,

Species in the Bryaceae family

Acidodontium exaltatum, Acidodontium heteroneuron, Acidodontium lonchotrachylon, Acidodontium longifolium, Acidodontium megalocarpum, Acidodontium pallidum, Acidodontium ramicola, Acidodontium rhamphostegium, Acidodontium seminerve, Acidodontium sprucei, Acidodontium subrotundum, Acidodontium trachyticola, Acidodontium integrifolium, Acidodontium lanceolatifolium, Anomobryum angustirete, Anomobryum brachymenioides, Anomobryum brachymeniopsis, Anomobryum bulbiferum, Anomobryum clavicaule, Anomobryum compressulum, Anomobryum conicum, Anomobryum cygnicollum, Anomobryum filinerve, Anomobryum humillimum, Anomobryum julaceum, Anomobryum laceratum, Anomobryum lusitanicum, Anomobryum nitidum, Anomobryum obtusatissimum, Anomobryum orbiculatum, Anomobryum pellucidum, Anomobryum perimbricatum, Anomobryum polymorphum, Anomobryum prostratum, Anomobryum pycnobaseum, Anomobryum robustum, Anomobryum schmidii, Anomobryum semiovatum, Anomobryum semireticulatum, Anomobryum soquense, Anomobryum subnitidum, Anomobryum werthii, Anomobryum yasudae, Anomobryum parvifolium, Anomobryum worthleyi, Anomobryum albo-imbricatum, Anomobryum hyalinum, Anomobryum ochianum, Anomobryum ochii, Anomobryum sharpii,

References

William Russel Buck (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.R.Buck' in the authors string.
Arthur Jonathan Shaw (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.J.Shaw' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35189317: Based on data supplied by Bryonames