Kingdom:
Phylum:
Bryanae
Order:
Hedwigiales
Genus:
Species:
argentinica
ID:
1156209

Status:
valid

Authors:
Müll. Hal.

Source:
tro

Year:
1882

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 43: 465 1882

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001155547





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Description

Braunia argentinica (also called Argentine 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

Braunia argentinica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Braunia argentinica is white and bell-shaped with five petals. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are thin and light green.

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Where to Find Braunia argentinica

Braunia argentinica can be found in South America.

Species in the Hedwigiaceae family

Braunia alopecura, Braunia arbuscula, Braunia attenuata, Braunia camptoclada, Braunia cirrhifolia, Braunia cochlearifolia, Braunia diaphana, Braunia entodonticarpa, Braunia exserta, Braunia macropelma, Braunia plicata, Braunia rupestris, Braunia schimperi, Braunia secunda, Braunia squarrulosa, Braunia subincana, Braunia subplicata, Braunia nephelogenes, Braunia tucumanensis, Braunia andrieuxii, Braunia argentinica, Braunia canescens, Braunia incana, Hedwigia ciliata, Hedwigia filiformis, Hedwigia nivalis, Hedwigia stellata, Hedwigia detonsa, Hedwigia brevipilifera, Hedwigia emodica, Hedwigia striata, Hedwigia czernyadjevae, Hedwigia kuzenevae, Hedwigia mollis, Hedwigia nemoralis, Hedwigidium imberbe, Hedwigidium neelgiriensis, Pararhacocarpus patagonicus, Pseudobraunia californica, Rhacocarpus alpinus, Rhacocarpus apiculatus, Rhacocarpus chlorotus, Rhacocarpus excisus, Rhacocarpus inermis, Rhacocarpus purpurascens, Rhacocarpus rehmannianus, Rhacocarpus strictipilus,

References

Karl Müller (1818-1899): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Müll.Hal.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35115295: Based on data supplied by Bryonames