Kingdom:
Phylum:
Dicranidae
Order:
Grimmiales
Species:
curvisetum
ID:
1196558

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.A. Crum

Source:
tro

Year:
1987

Citation Micro:
Contr. Univ. Michigan Herb. 16: 139. f. 13–20 1987

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001195896



Common Names

  • Curved Brachydontium Moss
  • Brachydontium Moss
  • Brachydontium Curvisetum Moss


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Description

Brachydontium curvisetum (also called Curved brachydontium, among many other common names) is a species of moss found in North America. It is a small, green plant with a single, slender stem and a single, fan-shaped leaf. It grows in wet, shady areas, such as bogs, marshes, and streams. It is native to Canada and the United States.

Uses & Benefits

Brachydontium curvisetum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in shady areas. It is also used to stabilize soil and prevent erosion.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Brachydontium curvisetum has small yellow flowers with four petals and four sepals. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have a single cotyledon and two small, oval leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Brachydontium curvisetum can be propagated through spores or by division of the plant. Cultivation requires a moist environment with plenty of light and air circulation. The soil should be acidic and well-draining.

Where to Find Brachydontium curvisetum

Brachydontium curvisetum is found in Australia.

Brachydontium curvisetum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Brachydontium curvisetum?

Brachydontium curvisetum

What is the common name of Brachydontium curvisetum?

Curvisetum Brachydontium Moss

What is the habitat of Brachydontium curvisetum?

It is found in moist, shady areas in the Northern Hemisphere

Species in the Ptychomitriaceae family

Coscinodontella bryanii, Aligrimmia peruviana, Campylostelium saxicola, Campylostelium strictum, Campylostelium pitardii, Campylostelium brachycarpum, Campylostelium laegerae, Indusiella thianschanica, Indusiella stellata, Jaffueliobryum arsenei, Jaffueliobryum latifolium, Jaffueliobryum raui, Jaffueliobryum wrightii, Jaffueliobryum williamsii, Ptychomitriopsis africana, Ptychomitriopsis aloinoides, Ptychomitrium diexaratum, Ptychomitrium acutifolium, Ptychomitrium altaicum, Ptychomitrium australe, Ptychomitrium barrii, Ptychomitrium cockerellae, Ptychomitrium crassinervium, Ptychomitrium crispatum, Ptychomitrium cucullatifolium, Ptychomitrium deltorii, Ptychomitrium dentatum, Ptychomitrium drummondii, Ptychomitrium fauriei, Ptychomitrium fernandesianum, Ptychomitrium fluviatile, Ptychomitrium formosicum, Ptychomitrium gardneri, Ptychomitrium helenicum, Ptychomitrium hieronymi, Ptychomitrium incurvum, Ptychomitrium indicum, Ptychomitrium isoskelos, Ptychomitrium lepidomitrium, Ptychomitrium ligulatum, Ptychomitrium lindmanii, Ptychomitrium linearifolium, Ptychomitrium mittenii, Ptychomitrium nigrescens, Ptychomitrium polyphyllum, Ptychomitrium sellowianum, Ptychomitrium serratum, Ptychomitrium sinense, Ptychomitrium subcrispatum, Ptychomitrium subcylindricum,

References

Howard Alvin Crum (1922-2002): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.A.Crum' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35184304: Based on data supplied by Bryonames