Kingdom:
Phylum:
Bryanae
Order:
Hedwigiales
Genus:
Species:
exserta
ID:
1156225

Status:
valid

Authors:
Müll. Hal.

Source:
tro

Year:
1879

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 42: 379 1879

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001155563



Common Names

  • Braunia exserta
  • Exserta Fern
  • Exserta


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Description

Braunia exserta (also called Braunia exserta, 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 exserta is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Braunia exserta 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 exserta 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 exserta

Braunia exserta 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: 35115316: Based on data supplied by Bryonames