Kingdom:
Phylum:
Bryanae
Order:
Bryales
Family:
Species:
leptophyllum
ID:
1155451

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Bruch & Schimp. ex Müll. Hal.) Bruch & Schimp. ex A. Jaeger

Source:
tro

Year:
1875

Citation Micro:
Ber. Thätigk. St. Gallischen Naturwiss. Ges. 1873–74: 111 (Gen. Sp. Musc. 1: 573) 1875

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001154789



Common Names

  • Brachymenium leptophyllum
  • Leptophyllum Brachymenium
  • Leptophyllum Moss


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Description

Brachymenium leptophyllum (also called 'Leptophyllous Brachymenium', among many other common names) is a small, tufted, perennial grass with a prostrate habit. It is native to Africa and is found in grasslands, savannas, and open woodlands. It has narrow, linear leaves and small, yellowish-green flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Brachymenium leptophyllum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It can also be used to help prevent soil erosion and to provide habitat for wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Brachymenium leptophyllum is a small, yellowish-green spike, with each flower having a single stamen. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with a single leaf and a short stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Brachymenium leptophyllum can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in partial shade. It is tolerant of drought and can be grown in full sun. It is hardy to USDA Zone 8.

Where to Find Brachymenium leptophyllum

Brachymenium leptophyllum can be found in tropical regions of Central and South America.

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

Wilhelm Philippe Schimper (1808-1880): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schimp.' in the authors string.
Karl Müller (1818-1899): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Müll.Hal.' in the authors string.
Philipp Bruch (1781-1847): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bruch' in the authors string.
August Jaeger (1842-1877): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Jaeger' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35114016: Based on data supplied by Bryonames