Chiastocaulon braunianum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Jungermanniales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
braunianum
ID:
1526606
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Nees) S.D.F. Patzak, M.A.M. Renner, Schäf.-Verw. & Heinrichs
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2016
Citation Micro:
Organisms, Diversity & Evolution. 16(3): 491. 2016
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000011956
Common Names
- Chiastocaulon braunianum
- Braunianum Whip
- Braunianum Algae
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Chiastocaulon braunianum (also called Braun's Liverwort, among many other common names) is a small, green, thallose liverwort that grows in tufts or mats. It is native to North America, Europe, and Asia, and is found in moist, shady habitats such as wet rocks, tree bases, and soil.
Uses & Benefits
Chiastocaulon braunianum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It can also be used to stabilize soil and prevent erosion.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Chiastocaulon braunianum has small yellowish-green flowers with a short calyx and a long corolla. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have a single cotyledon.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Chiastocaulon braunianum can be propagated by spores or by division of the plant. Cultivation is best done in a moist, shady environment, with a soil that is rich in organic matter. The plant should be kept moist, but not waterlogged. It is best to fertilize the plant regularly with a balanced fertilizer.
Where to Find Chiastocaulon braunianum
Chiastocaulon braunianum can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, Africa, and Asia.
Chiastocaulon braunianum FAQ
What are the common names of Chiastocaulon braunianum?
Braun's Star Moss
What type of moss is Chiastocaulon braunianum?
Star Moss
What is the scientific name of Chiastocaulon braunianum?
Chiastocaulon braunianum
Species in the Chiastocaulon genus
Chiastocaulon dendroides, Chiastocaulon biserialis, Chiastocaulon braunianum, Chiastocaulon caledonicum, Chiastocaulon combinatum, Chiastocaulon conjugatum, Chiastocaulon fasciculatum, Chiastocaulon fimbriatum, Chiastocaulon flamabilis, Chiastocaulon geminifolium, Chiastocaulon giulianettii, Chiastocaulon herzogii, Chiastocaulon mayebarae, Chiastocaulon oppositum, Chiastocaulon pachycephalum, Chiastocaulon proliferum, Chiastocaulon raetzelii, Chiastocaulon takakii, Chiastocaulon theriotianum,
Species in the Plagiochilaceae family
Chiastocaulon dendroides, Chiastocaulon biserialis, Chiastocaulon braunianum, Chiastocaulon caledonicum, Chiastocaulon combinatum, Chiastocaulon conjugatum, Chiastocaulon fasciculatum, Chiastocaulon fimbriatum, Chiastocaulon flamabilis, Chiastocaulon geminifolium, Chiastocaulon giulianettii, Chiastocaulon herzogii, Chiastocaulon mayebarae, Chiastocaulon oppositum, Chiastocaulon pachycephalum, Chiastocaulon proliferum, Chiastocaulon raetzelii, Chiastocaulon takakii, Chiastocaulon theriotianum, Dinckleria fruticella, Dinckleria pleurata, Dinckleria singularis, Pedinophyllopsis abdita, Pedinophyllum interruptum, Pedinophyllum truncatum, Pedinophyllum monoicum, Pedinophyllum autoicum, Plagiochila nudifolia, Plagiochila asplenioides, Plagiochila appalachiana, Plagiochila arctica, Plagiochila aspleniformis, Plagiochila austinii, Plagiochila caduciloba, Plagiochila columbiana, Plagiochila floridana, Plagiochila invisa, Plagiochila miradorensis, Plagiochila porelloides, Plagiochila semidecurrens, Plagiochila sullivantii, Plagiochila undata, Plagiochila virginica, Plagiochila adianthoides, Plagiochila aerea, Plagiochila breuteliana, Plagiochila bicuspidata, Plagiochila cuneata, Plagiochila connata, Plagiochila cucullata,
References
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 100448521: Based on data supplied by Bryonames