Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Species:
vestitissima
ID:
1207790

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Besch.) Touw

Source:
tro

Year:
2001

Citation Micro:
J. Hattori Bot. Lab. 90: 202 2001

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001207128



Common Names

  • Bryochenea vestitissima
  • Moss
  • Fairy Moss


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Description

Bryochenea vestitissima (also called 'Clothed Bryochenea', among many other common names) is a small, evergreen, perennial herb with a creeping, mat-forming habit. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry, rocky habitats. It has small, linear leaves and small, white flowers with clothed margins.

Uses & Benefits

Bryochenea vestitissima is used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat various ailments, such as headaches, fever, and coughs.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Bryochenea vestitissima has small, yellow flowers with 6 petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single, round, light green leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bryochenea vestitissima is a small, perennial liverwort that grows in moist, shady areas. It is propagated by spore dispersal, and can be cultivated in a terrarium or in a moist, shady area outdoors. It prefers acidic soil and can be grown in a container with a mix of peat moss and sand.

Where to Find Bryochenea vestitissima

Bryochenea vestitissima can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, including Mexico, Guatemala, Panama, and Colombia.

Species in the Bryochenea genus

References

Émile Bescherelle (1828-1903): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Besch.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35207941: Based on data supplied by Bryonames