Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Species:
brachystegium
ID:
1169461

Status:
valid

Authors:
Besch.

Source:
tro

Year:
1892

Citation Micro:
Ann. Sci. Nat., Bot., sér. 7, 15: 85 1892

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001168799



Common Names

  • Leptohymenium brachystegium
  • Brachystegium Moss
  • Crisp Moss
  • Rough Moss


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Uses & Benefits

Leptohymenium brachystegium has been used in traditional medicine as an antiseptic and for treating skin diseases. It has also been used as a food source in some cultures.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Leptohymenium brachystegium has small, yellow-green flowers, and small, brown, oblong seeds. The seedlings are thin and wiry.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Leptohymenium brachystegium can be propagated by division of the plant in spring or early summer. It can also be propagated by sowing the spores in a moist, sterile medium. The plants should be grown in a shady area with moist soil. They should be watered regularly and fertilized with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Leptohymenium brachystegium

Leptohymenium brachystegium can be found in moist, shady areas in Europe, North America, and Asia.

Species in the Hylocomiaceae family

Hylocomiastrum himalayanum, Hylocomiastrum pyrenaicum, Hylocomiastrum umbratum, Hylocomium splendens, Leptohymenium brachystegium, Leptohymenium breutelii, Leptohymenium dentatum, Leptohymenium hokinense, Leptohymenium longisetaceum, Leptohymenium loriferum, Leptohymenium stramineum, Leptohymenium tenue, Leptohymenium sharpii, Loeskeobryum brevirostre, Loeskeobryum cavifolium, Macrothamnium javense, Macrothamnium macrocarpum, Macrothamnium leptohymenioides, Meteoriella soluta, Neodolichomitra yunnanensis, Orontobryum hookeri, Orontobryum darjeelingensis, Pleurozium schreberi, Pleurozium quitense, Puiggariopsis aurifolia, Rhytidiadelphus loreus, Rhytidiadelphus squarrosus, Rhytidiadelphus japonicus, Rhytidiadelphus subpinnatus, Rhytidiadelphus pacificus, Rhytidiopsis robusta, Leptocladiella delicatula, Leptocladiella flagellaris, Leptocladiella psilura, Hylocomiadelphus triquetrus,

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: 35139076: Based on data supplied by Bryonames