Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Species:
brevifolium
ID:
1171130

Status:
valid

Authors:
E.B. Bartram

Source:
tro

Year:
1946

Citation Micro:
Bryologist 49: 117 1946

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001170468

Common Names

  • Brevifolium Haircap Moss
  • Porotrichum Brevifolium
  • Woolly Haircap Moss

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Description

Porotrichum brevifolium (also called 'Short-leaved Feathermoss', among many other common names) is a species of moss in the family Hypnaceae. It is found in North America, Europe, and Asia. It grows in moist, shady habitats, such as woodlands, and is often found on soil, rocks, and tree bark.

Uses & Benefits

Porotrichum brevifolium is used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments, including fever, colds, and headaches. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Porotrichum brevifolium is small and white, with five petals. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Porotrichum brevifolium is a small, annual herbaceous plant that is native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated by seed, cuttings, or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It is best grown in containers or in a rock garden.

Where to Find Porotrichum brevifolium

Porotrichum brevifolium can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America, Africa, and Asia.

Species in the Porotrichum genus

Porotrichum evansii, Porotrichum baculiferum, Porotrichum brasiliense, Porotrichum comosum, Porotrichum obliquifolium, Porotrichum parvirete, Porotrichum subexplanatum, Porotrichum amboroicum, Porotrichum atlanticum, Porotrichum bolivianum, Porotrichum brevifolium, Porotrichum caesium, Porotrichum caldense, Porotrichum cavifolium, Porotrichum chilense, Porotrichum elatulum, Porotrichum expansum, Porotrichum filiferum, Porotrichum korthalsianum, Porotrichum krauseanum, Porotrichum lancifrons, Porotrichum leucocaulon, Porotrichum lindigii, Porotrichum longirostre, Porotrichum macrocarpum, Porotrichum macropoma, Porotrichum madagassum, Porotrichum microthecium, Porotrichum sparsiflorum, Porotrichum subangustifolium, Porotrichum subpennaeforme, Porotrichum thieleanum, Porotrichum valdiviae, Porotrichum tenuinerve, Porotrichum frahmii, Porotrichum pittieri, Porotrichum protensum, Porotrichum superbum, Porotrichum bertrandii, Porotrichum microthamnium, Porotrichum robustum, Porotrichum variabile, Porotrichum flaccum, Porotrichum gracile,

Species in the Neckeraceae family

Forsstroemia goughiana, Forsstroemia yezoana, Forsstroemia coronata, Forsstroemia cryphaeoides, Forsstroemia indica, Forsstroemia japonica, Forsstroemia neckeroides, Forsstroemia producta, Forsstroemia trichomitria, Forsstroemia thomsonii, Forsstroemia noguchii, Forsstroemia lasioides, Forsstroemia denigricans, Forsstroemia fauriei, Forsstroemia flexiramea, Forsstroemia humilis, Forsstroemia inopinata, Forsstroemia konoi, Forsstroemia pusilla, Forsstroemia setschwanica, Leptodon acuminatus, Leptodon longisetus, Leptodon pluvinii, Leptodon smithii, Leptodon fuciformis, Leptodon corsicus, Leptodon dillenii, Leptodon remotifolius, Taiwanobryum anacamptolepis, Taiwanobryum crenulatum, Taiwanobryum mucronatum, Taiwanobryum guangdongense, Taiwanobryum speciosum, Taiwanobryum praetermissum, Taiwanobryum serrulatifolium, Taiwanobryum undulatifolium, Taiwanobryum yunnanense, Alleniella besseri, Alleniella brownii, Alleniella chilensis, Alleniella complanata, Alleniella hymenodonta, Alleniella remota, Alleniella scabridens, Alleniella submacrocarpa, Alleniella urnigera, Alleniella andina, Alleniella ehrenbergii, Alleniella laevigata, Alleniella obtusifolia,

References

Edwin Bunting Bartram (1878-1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.B.Bartram' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35142110: Based on data supplied by Bryonames