Kingdom:
Phylum:
Bryanae
Order:
Hedwigiales
Genus:
Species:
secunda
ID:
1156247

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hook.) Bruch & Schimp.

Source:
tro

Year:
1846

Citation Micro:
Bryol. Eur. 3: 161 (fasc. 29–31. Monogr. 3) 1846

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001155585



Common Names

  • Braunia secunda
  • Secunda Fern
  • Secunda


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Description

Braunia secunda (also called Second Braunia, among many other common names) is a species of moss in the family Hypnaceae. It is found in Europe, Asia, and North America. It prefers moist, shady habitats, such as woodlands, and grows in mats or tufts on rocks, tree trunks, and soil.

Uses & Benefits

Braunia secunda is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: small, white, with four petals. Seed: small, round, black. Seedlings: small, with thin, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Braunia secunda 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 secunda

Braunia secunda can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, including Mexico, Central America, and South 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 Jackson Hooker (1785-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.' in the authors string.
Wilhelm Philippe Schimper (1808-1880): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schimp.' in the authors string.
Philipp Bruch (1781-1847): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bruch' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35115347: Based on data supplied by Bryonames