Kingdom:
Phylum:
Bryanae
Order:
Hedwigiales
Genus:
Species:
nephelogenes
ID:
1197658

Status:
valid

Authors:
de Luna & W.R. Buck

Source:
tro

Year:
1991

Citation Micro:
Bryologist 94: 401. f. 1–9 1991

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001196996



Common Names

  • Braunia Nephelogenes
  • Nephelogenous Braunia Moss
  • Nephelogenous Braunia


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Uses & Benefits

Braunia nephelogenes is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and aquariums.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Braunia nephelogenes is small and yellow. The seed is a small, black, shiny, and round. The seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Braunia nephelogenes is a species of moss that is found in tropical and subtropical regions. It is a low-growing, creeping moss that prefers moist, shady areas. To cultivate and propagate Braunia nephelogenes, it is best to use a potting soil that is high in organic matter and well-draining. The moss should be kept moist and in partial shade. It can be propagated by division or by spore sowing.

Where to Find Braunia nephelogenes

Braunia nephelogenes can be found in the United States.

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

Efraín de Luna (b.1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'de Luna' in the authors string.
William Russel Buck (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.R.Buck' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35186309: Based on data supplied by Bryonames