Kingdom:
Phylum:
Dicranidae
Order:
Dicranales
Species:
brachydontium
ID:
1151877

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.A. Crum & Steere

Source:
tro

Year:
1956

Citation Micro:
Bryologist 59: 247 1956

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001151215



Common Names

  • Anisothecium brachydontium
  • Brachydontium Anisothecium
  • Brachydontium Anisothecium Moss


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Uses & Benefits

Anisothecium brachydontium has been used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used as a ground cover in some areas. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Anisothecium brachydontium has small, white flowers, which are arranged in a dense spike. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are short and slender.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Anisothecium brachydontium is a small, perennial herb native to the eastern United States and Canada. It prefers moist, acidic soils and partial shade. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or fall in a well-drained, sandy soil. Division can be done in spring or fall, with each division containing at least two shoots.

Where to Find Anisothecium brachydontium

Anisothecium brachydontium can be found in North America, Europe, and Asia.

Species in the Dicranellaceae family

Bryotestua brevicuspis, Bryotestua longicuspis, Campylopodium lineare, Campylopodium phascoides, Campylopodium euchlorum, Campylopodium capillaceum, Dicranella elegans, Dicranella fontana, Dicranella acroclada, Dicranella affinis, Dicranella alpina, Dicranella amplexans, Dicranella angustifolia, Dicranella apolensis, Dicranella apophysatula, Dicranella argentinica, Dicranella ascensionica, Dicranella aulacocarpa, Dicranella austro-sinensis, Dicranella baileyana, Dicranella barbensis, Dicranella barnesii, Dicranella bicolor, Dicranella boliviana, Dicranella borbonica, Dicranella brachyangia, Dicranella brachyblepharis, Dicranella breviseta, Dicranella caldensis, Dicranella callosa, Dicranella cameruniae, Dicranella campylophylla, Dicranella cerviculata, Dicranella circinata, Dicranella coarctata, Dicranella consimilis, Dicranella cratericola, Dicranella crinalis, Dicranella crispa, Dicranella densifolia, Dicranella dietrichiae, Dicranella dilatatinervis, Dicranella ditissima, Dicranella ditrichoides, Dicranella divaricata, Dicranella divaricatula, Dicranella dussii, Dicranella elata, Dicranella erectotheca, Dicranella euryphylla,

References

William Campbell Steere (1907-1989): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Steere' in the authors string.
Howard Alvin Crum (1922-2002): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.A.Crum' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35108296: Based on data supplied by Bryonames