Kingdom:
Phylum:
Bryanae
Order:
Orthotrichales
Species:
brachiata
ID:
1196736

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hook. & Wilson) Vitt

Source:
tro

Year:
1990

Citation Micro:
Trop. Bryol. 3: 84 1990

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001196074



Common Names

  • Desmotheca brachiata
  • Brachiata Desmotheca
  • Brachiata Des-Bell


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Description

Desmotheca brachiata (also called 'Branched Desmotheca', among many other common names) is a species of liverwort found in the Northern Hemisphere. It is a small, yellow-green liverwort that grows in tufts and forms mats. It is found in moist, shady habitats, such as in forests, on rocks, and in grassy areas. It is native to Europe, North America, and Asia.

Uses & Benefits

Desmotheca brachiata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and aquariums. It is also used as a food source for fish and other aquatic animals.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Desmotheca brachiata is small and yellow, with a white center. The seed is a small, dark brown spore. The seedlings are small and green, with a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Desmotheca brachiata can be propagated by spores or by division of the plant. Cultivation is best done in a moist, shaded environment with plenty of organic matter in the soil.

Where to Find Desmotheca brachiata

Desmotheca brachiata can be found in North America and Europe.

Species in the Orthotrichaceae family

Cardotiella appendiculata, Cardotiella quinquefaria, Cardotiella renauldii, Cardotiella secunda, Cardotiella subappendiculata, Cardotiella elimbata, Ceuthotheca cryptocarpa, Desmotheca apiculata, Desmotheca brachiata, Florschuetziella steerei, Florschuetziella scaberrima, Groutiella tumidula, Groutiella chimborazensis, Groutiella apiculata, Groutiella husnotii, Groutiella macrorrhyncha, Groutiella mucronifolia, Groutiella subgoniorrhyncha, Groutiella thraustophylla, Groutiella tomentosa, Groutiella wagneriana, Groutiella obtusa, Groutiella maracaibensis, Groutiella reesei, Groutiella tuberculata, Leiomitrium plicatum, Leratia neocaledonica, Leratia obtusifolia, Leratia exigua, Macrocoma tenuis, Macrocoma orthotrichoides, Macrocoma abyssinica, Macrocoma brasiliensis, Macrocoma iwatsukii, Macrocoma frigida, Macrocoma gastonyi, Macrocoma lycopodioides, Macrocoma pulchella, Macromitrium chloromitrium, Macromitrium perreflexum, Macromitrium onraedtii, Macromitrium sharpii, Macromitrium lomasense, Macromitrium fusco-aureum, Macromitrium galipense, Macromitrium gigasporum, Macromitrium glabratum, Macromitrium globirameum, Macromitrium gracile, Macromitrium greenmanii,

References

William Jackson Hooker (1785-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.' in the authors string.
William Wilson (1799-1871): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wilson' in the authors string.
Dale Hadley Vitt (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vitt' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35184589: Based on data supplied by Bryonames