Kingdom:
Phylum:
Dicranidae
Order:
Grimmiales
Species:
trichodes
ID:
1155349

Status:
valid

Authors:
(F. Weber) Milde

Source:
tro

Year:
1827

Citation Micro:
Flora 10(2) Beil.: 37 1827

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001154687



Common Names

  • Brachydontium Trichodes
  • Trichodes Brachydontium
  • Trichodes's Brachydontium


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Description

Brachydontium trichodes (also called Hairy-stalked Brachydontium, among many other common names) is a species of moss in the family Brachytheciaceae. It is a small, yellow-green moss with ovate-lanceolate leaves that are up to 2.5 mm long. It is native to the Americas, Europe, and temperate Asia, and it grows in moist, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Brachydontium trichodes has been used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used for erosion control and as a soil stabilizer.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Brachydontium trichodes has small, yellow flowers that are clustered in groups of 3-5. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, long, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Brachydontium trichodes is a low-growing, evergreen perennial that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -20°F (-29°C).

Where to Find Brachydontium trichodes

Brachydontium trichodes can be found in the Andes Mountains of South America.

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

August Emanuel Fürnrohr (1804-1861): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fürnr.' in the authors string.
Friedrich Weber (1781-1823): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.Weber' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35113879: Based on data supplied by Bryonames