Kingdom:
Phylum:
Dicranidae
Order:
Grimmiales
Species:
olsonii
ID:
1196576

Status:
valid

Authors:
F.D. Bowers & B.H. Allen

Source:
tro

Year:
1990

Citation Micro:
Bryologist 93: 346. f. 1–9 1990

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001195914



Common Names

  • Olson's Brachydontium Moss
  • Brachydontium Moss
  • Brachydontium Olsonii Moss


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Description

Brachydontium olsonii (also called Olson's brachydontium, among many other common names) is a species of moss found in North America, Europe, and Asia. It is a small, tufted moss with reddish-brown stems and leaves that are lanceolate in shape. It grows in shady, moist habitats, such as forests, grasslands, and riverbanks.

Uses & Benefits

Brachydontium olsonii 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 olsonii has small, yellow-green flowers that are arranged in a single spike. Its seeds are brown and round, and its seedlings are small and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Brachydontium olsonii 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 olsonii

Brachydontium olsonii is found in Canada.

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

Frank Dana Bowers (b.1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.D.Bowers' in the authors string.
Bruce H. Allen (b.1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.H.Allen' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35184326: Based on data supplied by Bryonames