Kingdom:
Phylum:
Dicranidae
Order:
Dicranales
Species:
macgregorii
ID:
1156481

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Broth. & Geh.) M. Fleisch.

Source:
tro

Year:
1914

Citation Micro:
Nova Guinea 12(2): 112 1914

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001155819



Common Names

  • Brotherobryum macgregorii
  • Macgregorii Moss
  • Macgregorii Brotherobryum


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Uses & Benefits

Brotherobryum macgregorii has been used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, headache, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Brotherobryum macgregorii is yellow and bell-shaped. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are thin and fragile.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cultivation and propagation of Brotherobryum macgregorii is best done by division of the clumps. The plant can also be propagated from spores, but it is a slow process. The spores should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. The seedlings should be kept in bright light and high humidity. Once the seedlings are established, they can be transplanted into the garden.

Where to Find Brotherobryum macgregorii

Brotherobryum macgregorii is native to the southeastern United States.

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

Viktor Ferdinand Brotherus (1849-1929): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Broth.' in the authors string.
Max Fleischer (1861-1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.Fleisch.' in the authors string.
Adalbert Geheeb (1842-1909): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Geh.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35115637: Based on data supplied by Bryonames