Status:
valid
Authors:
R.M. Schust.
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
1997
Citation Micro:
The Bryologist. 100: 363. 1997
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000011304
Common Names
- Bragginsella anomala
- Anomala Bragginsella
- Anomala Bragginsella Moss
Description
Bragginsella anomala (also called Anomalous Bragginsella, among many other common names) is a small plant with a single, erect, leafless stem. It is native to Europe and grows in moist, shady habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Bragginsella anomala is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Bragginsella anomala has small, white flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Bragginsella anomala can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers moist, humus-rich, well-drained soils in a sheltered, shady position. It is best grown in partial shade and can tolerate full sun if the soil is kept moist.
Where to Find Bragginsella anomala
Bragginsella anomala is native to tropical regions of the Americas, from Mexico to Brazil.
Bragginsella anomala FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bragginsella anomala?
Bragginsella anomala
What is the family of Bragginsella anomala?
Lophocoleaceae
What is the habitat of Bragginsella anomala?
Grasslands, open woodlands, and disturbed areas
Species in the Bragginsella genus
Species in the Lophocoleaceae family
Chiloscyphus septatus,
Chiloscyphus chinnarensis,
Chiloscyphus pallescens,
Chiloscyphus polyanthos,
Chiloscyphus lepervanchei,
Chiloscyphus kehdingianus,
Chiloscyphus durus,
Chiloscyphus hookeri,
Chiloscyphus breviculus,
Chiloscyphus rotundifolius,
Chiloscyphus greenwelliae,
Chiloscyphus kashyapii,
Chiloscyphus subacuminatus,
Chiloscyphus subsimilis,
Chiloscyphus beesleyanus,
Chiloscyphus kilauensis,
Chiloscyphus koeppensis,
Chiloscyphus bifidus,
Chiloscyphus laceratus,
Chiloscyphus lambertonii,
Chiloscyphus latistipus,
Chiloscyphus tridens,
Chiloscyphus trigonifolius,
Chiloscyphus brevistipulus,
Chiloscyphus longifissus,
Chiloscyphus confertifolius,
Chiloscyphus cornutistipulus,
Chiloscyphus parapilistipulus,
Chiloscyphus ernstianus,
Chiloscyphus etesseanus,
Chiloscyphus francanus,
Chiloscyphus propagulifer,
Chiloscyphus quadricilius,
Chiloscyphus graeffeanus,
Chiloscyphus renauldii,
Chiloscyphus scaberulus,
Chiloscyphus acutus,
Chiloscyphus similis,
Chiloscyphus skottsbergianus,
Clasmatocolea vermicularis,
Clasmatocolea minutiretis,
Clasmatocolea verrucosa,
Clasmatocolea fulvella,
Clasmatocolea rigens,
Clasmatocolea trachypus,
Clasmatocolea fasciculata,
Clasmatocolea humilis,
Clasmatocolea inflexispina,
Clasmatocolea gayana,
Clasmatocolea navistipula,