Kingdom:
Phylum:
Bryanae
Order:
Hedwigiales
Genus:
Species:
subincana
ID:
1156254

Status:
valid

Authors:
Broth.

Source:
tro

Year:
1900

Citation Micro:
Bih. Kongl. Svenska Vetensk.-Akad. Handl. 26 Afd. 3(7): 37 1900

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001155592



Common Names

  • Braunia subincana
  • Subincana Moss
  • Subincana Broom Moss


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Description

Braunia subincana (also called Subincan 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 subincana 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 subincana

Braunia subincana 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

Viktor Ferdinand Brotherus (1849-1929): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Broth.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35115355: Based on data supplied by Bryonames