Kingdom:
Phylum:
Bryanae
Order:
Hedwigiales
Genus:
Species:
squarrulosa
ID:
1156253

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hampe) Müll. Hal.

Source:
tro

Year:
1879

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 42: 380 1879

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001155591



Common Names

  • Braunia squarrulosa
  • Squarrose Moss
  • Squarrose Broom Moss


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Description

Braunia squarrulosa (also called Squarrose 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 squarrulosa 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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Where to Find Braunia squarrulosa

Braunia squarrulosa 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

Georg Ernst Ludwig Hampe (1795-1880): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hampe' in the authors string.
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: 35115354: Based on data supplied by Bryonames