Kingdom:
Phylum:
Polytrichopsida
Order:
Polytrichales
Species:
brachymitrium
ID:
1161154

Status:
valid

Authors:
Müll. Hal.

Source:
tro

Year:
1879

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 42: 468. 1879

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001160492



Common Names

  • Polytrichum brachymitrium
  • Short-haired Hair-cap Moss
  • Short-haired Haircap Moss


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Description

Polytrichum brachymitrium (also called Brachymitrium Polytrichum, among many other common names) is a species of moss with a cylindrical stem and a terminal capsule. It is native to the northern hemisphere and is found in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Polytrichum brachymitrium is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used in horticulture as a soil stabilizer and to provide erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Polytrichum brachymitrium has small, yellowish-green flowers and small, round, brownish-black seeds. The seedlings are small, with narrow, pointed leaves.

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Where to Find Polytrichum brachymitrium

Polytrichum brachymitrium is found in temperate and boreal regions of the Northern Hemisphere, including Europe, Asia, and North America.

Species in the Polytrichum genus

Polytrichum torquatum, Polytrichum angustifolium, Polytrichum autranii, Polytrichum brachymitrium, Polytrichum breviceps, Polytrichum circinnatulum, Polytrichum commune, Polytrichum cupreum, Polytrichum elegans, Polytrichum elongatum, Polytrichum ericoides, Polytrichum gracilisetum, Polytrichum hyperboreum, Polytrichum jensenii, Polytrichum juniperellum, Polytrichum juniperinum, Polytrichum microcephalum, Polytrichum micropysix, Polytrichum oerstedianum, Polytrichum parvum, Polytrichum piliferum, Polytrichum polakowskyi, Polytrichum recurvatum, Polytrichum recurvipilum, Polytrichum stolonigerum, Polytrichum strictum, Polytrichum subcarinatum, Polytrichum subpilosum, Polytrichum swartzii, Polytrichum tonkinense, Polytrichum trachythecium, Polytrichum vaginatum, Polytrichum xanthopilum, Polytrichum stefureacii, Polytrichum perigoniale, Polytrichum densifolium, Polytrichum formosum, Polytrichum longisetum, Polytrichum appalachianum, Polytrichum ohioense, Polytrichum pallidisetum, Polytrichum papillosum,

Species in the Polytrichaceae family

Alophosia azorica, Atrichopsis compressa, Atrichopsis angulata, Atrichopsis australis, Atrichopsis bellii, Atrichopsis capensis, Atrichopsis crispula, Atrichopsis erosa, Atrichopsis laxifolia, Atrichopsis mexicana, Atrichopsis minima, Atrichopsis tapes, Atrichopsis tenuirostris, Atrichopsis tetragona, Atrichopsis trichodon, Atrichopsis tristaniensis, Atrichum cylindricum, Atrichum altecristatum, Atrichum longifolium, Atrichum androgynum, Atrichum angustatum, Atrichum crispulum, Atrichum crispum, Atrichum flavisetum, Atrichum muelleri, Atrichum oerstedianum, Atrichum polycarpum, Atrichum rhystophyllum, Atrichum selwynii, Atrichum subserratum, Atrichum tenellum, Atrichum undulatum, Atrichum yakushimense, Atrichum laoshanense, Bartramiopsis lescurii, Dawsonia beccarii, Dawsonia gigantea, Dawsonia grandis, Dawsonia insignis, Dawsonia lativaginata, Dawsonia longiseta, Dawsonia papuana, Dawsonia polytrichoides, Dawsonia pullei, Dawsonia superba, Dendroligotrichum tongariroense, Dendroligotrichum dendroides, Dendroligotrichum squamosum, Hebantia rigida, Itatiella ulei,

References

Karl Müller (1818-1899): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Müll.Hal.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35125316: Based on data supplied by Bryonames