Kingdom:
Phylum:
Bryanae
Order:
Hedwigiales
Genus:
Species:
cirrhifolia
ID:
1156216

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Mitt.) A. Jaeger

Source:
tro

Year:
1876

Citation Micro:
Ber. Thätigk. St. Gallischen Naturwiss. Ges. 1874–75: 171 (Gen. Sp. Musc. 2: 87) 1876

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001155554



Common Names

  • Braunia cirrhifolia
  • Tangle Fern
  • Tangle Spear


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Description

Braunia cirrhifolia (also called Braunia cirrhifolia, among many other common names) is a species of moss found in the Northern Hemisphere. It is a small, tufted moss with stems up to 4 cm long and leaves up to 2 mm long. It is found in moist, shady places, often in woodland, and is widespread in Europe, Asia, and North America.

Uses & Benefits

Braunia cirrhifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Braunia cirrhifolia is small and inconspicuous. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and delicate.

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Where to Find Braunia cirrhifolia

Braunia cirrhifolia is native to the temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere, including Europe, Asia, and North 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

William Mitten (1819-1906): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mitt.' in the authors string.
August Jaeger (1842-1877): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Jaeger' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35115307: Based on data supplied by Bryonames