Kingdom:
Phylum:
Bryanae
Order:
Hedwigiales
Genus:
Species:
entodonticarpa
ID:
1156223

Status:
valid

Authors:
Müll. Hal.

Source:
tro

Year:
1880

Citation Micro:
Flora 73: 485 1880

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001155561



Common Names

  • Braunia entodonticarpa
  • Entodonticarpa Fern
  • Entodonticarpa


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Description

Braunia entodonticarpa (also called Braunia entodonticarpa, 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 entodonticarpa 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 entodonticarpa is a small, yellow-green spike with a single, terminal spikelet. The seed is a small, dark brown, oblong seed with a smooth surface. The seedlings are small, with a single, upright stem and a few small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Braunia entodonticarpa can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a light, sandy soil. Division can be done in spring or autumn. It is best to divide the clumps when the plant is dormant.

Where to Find Braunia entodonticarpa

Braunia entodonticarpa is native to New Zealand and can be found in lowland and montane forests.

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: 35115314: Based on data supplied by Bryonames