Kingdom:
Phylum:
Bryanae
Order:
Hedwigiales
Species:
purpurascens
ID:
1173116

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Brid.) Paris

Source:
tro

Year:
1900

Citation Micro:
Index Bryol. Suppl. 292 1900

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001172454



Common Names

  • Rhacocarpus purpurascens
  • Purpurascens Rhacocarpus
  • Purpurascens Moss


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Description

Rhacocarpus purpurascens (also called Purple Rhacocarpus, among many other common names) is a small, yellow-green moss with a glossy texture and purple leaves. It is native to Europe, Asia, and North America, and is typically found in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Rhacocarpus purpurascens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases and wounds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Rhacocarpus purpurascens is small, white, and bell-shaped, with four petals. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rhacocarpus purpurascens can be propagated by seed or division. Seed should be sown in spring or autumn in a well-drained soil. Division should be done in spring or autumn. The plant can be grown in full sun or partial shade.

Where to Find Rhacocarpus purpurascens

Rhacocarpus purpurascens can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of 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

Jean Édouard Gabriel Narcisse Paris (1827-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Paris' in the authors string.
Samuel Elisée Bridel-Brideri (1762-1828): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Brid.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35145145: Based on data supplied by Bryonames