Kingdom:
Phylum:
Dicranidae
Order:
Dicranales
Species:
angustifolia
ID:
1156194

Status:
valid

Authors:
P. de la Varde

Source:
tro

Year:
1949

Citation Micro:
Rev. Bryol. Lichénol. 18: 24 1949

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001155532



Common Names

  • Braunfelsia angustifolia
  • Angustifolia Braunfelsia Moss
  • Narrow-leaved Braunfelsia Moss


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Description

Braunfelsia angustifolia (also called Narrow-leaved Moss, among many other common names) is a species of moss native to South America. It is a small, tufted moss with a cushion-like growth habit, and its leaves are arranged in a rosette pattern. It typically grows in moist, shady areas such as forests and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Braunfelsia angustifolia has no known non-medical uses or benefits.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Braunfelsia angustifolia is white and tubular with five petals. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are thin and light green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Braunfelsia angustifolia is a small shrub native to South America. It is easy to propagate from cuttings and can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and should be fertilized regularly. Pruning is recommended to keep the plant compact and encourage more blooms.

Where to Find Braunfelsia angustifolia

Braunfelsia angustifolia can be found in moist, shady areas in the Northern Hemisphere, including North America, Europe, and Asia.

Species in the Dicranaceae family

Braunfelsia angustifolia, Braunfelsia dicranoides, Braunfelsia edentula, Braunfelsia enervis, Braunfelsia plicata, Braunfelsia aenea, Braunfelsia muscicola, Brotherobryum dekockii, Brotherobryum macgregorii, Brotherobryum undulatifolium, Brotherobryum sleumeri, Chorisodontium aciphyllum, Chorisodontium mittenii, Chorisodontium nigricans, Chorisodontium setaceum, Chorisodontium speciosum, Chorisodontium dicranellatum, Chorisodontium magellanicum, Chorisodontium spegazzinii, Chorisodontium luridum, Cryptodicranum armittii, Dicnemon calycinum, Dicnemon semicryptum, Dicnemon cuspidatum, Dicnemon pancheri, Dicnemon planifolium, Dicnemon spathoideum, Dicnemon dixonianum, Dicnemon seriatum, Dicnemon cochlearifolium, Dicnemon subpiliferum, Dicnemon robbinsii, Dicnemon novae-guineae, Dicnemon aneitense, Dicranoloma angustatum, Dicranoloma arfakianum, Dicranoloma assimile, Dicranoloma australe, Dicranoloma austro-scoparium, Dicranoloma billardierei, Dicranoloma blumii, Dicranoloma brachysteleum, Dicranoloma brasiliense, Dicranoloma braunii, Dicranoloma brevifolium, Dicranoloma brevisetum, Dicranoloma calycinum, Dicranoloma capillare, Dicranoloma capillifolioides, Dicranoloma confusum,

References

Robert André Léopold Potier de la Varde (1878-1961): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.de la Varde' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35115270: Based on data supplied by Bryonames