Kingdom:
Phylum:
Bryanae
Order:
Hedwigiales
Species:
californica
ID:
1171652

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Lesq.) Broth.

Source:
tro

Year:
1905

Citation Micro:
Nat. Pflanzenfam. I(3): 716 1905

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001170990



Common Names

  • Pseudobraunia californica
  • Californica False Worm
  • Californica False Leech


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Description

Pseudobraunia californica (also called California Hair-cap Moss, among many other common names) is a species of moss that is found in North America. It is a small, tufted moss that grows to a height of 2-3 cm. It has a yellowish-green color and is found in moist, shady areas, often near streams and rivers.

Uses & Benefits

Pseudobraunia californica has been used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. Its leaves can be used to make a tea that is said to have a calming effect. It is also said to have medicinal properties and can be used to treat skin conditions and digestive issues.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pseudobraunia californica has small white flowers with four petals and a yellow centre. The seeds are small and black and the seedlings have a single pair of cotyledons.

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Where to Find Pseudobraunia californica

Pseudobraunia californica can be found in tropical rainforests in South America, particularly in Brazil and Peru.

Species in the Pseudobraunia genus

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

Leo Lesquereux (1806-1889): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lesq.' in the authors string.
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: 35142953: Based on data supplied by Bryonames