Kingdom:
Phylum:
Bryanae
Order:
Hedwigiales
Genus:
Species:
macropelma
ID:
1156234

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Müll. Hal.) 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-0001155572



Common Names

  • Braunia macropelma
  • Macropelma Fern
  • Macropelma


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Uses & Benefits

Braunia macropelma is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for erosion control and as a groundcover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Braunia macropelma are small and yellow-green. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and thin, with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Braunia macropelma 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 macropelma

Braunia macropelma 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.
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: 35115328: Based on data supplied by Bryonames