Kingdom:
Phylum:
Bryanae
Order:
Bryales
Family:
Species:
truncatum
ID:
1535551

Status:
valid

Authors:
Renauld & Cardot

Source:
rhakhis

Year:
1892

Citation Micro:
Revue de Botanique, Bulletin Mensuel. 10: 708. 1892

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000018709



Common Names

  • Brachymenium truncatum
  • Truncate Brachymenium
  • Truncate Brachy Moss


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Description

Brachymenium truncatum (also called 'Truncated Brachymenium Moss', among many other common names) is a small, yellow-green moss with a soft, velvety texture. It is native to Europe, Asia, and North America, and is commonly found in moist, shady areas such as forest floors and riverbanks.

Uses & Benefits

Brachymenium truncatum is used as an ornamental plant and in landscaping. It is also used as a soil stabilizer and erosion control plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Brachymenium truncatum is small and white with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Brachymenium truncatum can be propagated by division and spore sowing. The plant prefers moist soil and partial shade. It is best to water the plant regularly and fertilize it every few months.

Where to Find Brachymenium truncatum

Brachymenium truncatum can be found in North America, Europe, and Asia.

Brachymenium truncatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Brachymenium truncatum?

Brachymenium truncatum

What type of plant is Brachymenium truncatum?

Moss

What is the habitat of Brachymenium truncatum?

Forests, grasslands, and other moist areas

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

The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 100475686: Based on data supplied by Bryonames