Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Species:
erythrocaulis
ID:
1156434

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Mitt.) M. Fleisch.

Source:
tro

Year:
1923

Citation Micro:
Musci Buitenzorg 4: 1245 1923

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001155772



Common Names

  • Brotherella erythrocaulis
  • Erythrocaulis Brotherella
  • Erythrocaulis Moss


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Description

Brotherella erythrocaulis (also called Red-stemmed Brotherella, among many other common names) is a species of moss in the family Hypnaceae. It is found in North America, Europe, and Asia. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as in forests, on rocks, and on the ground.

Uses & Benefits

Brotherella erythrocaulis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used for erosion control on slopes and banks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: small, yellow-green, in short spikes. Seed: small, dark brown. Seedlings: small, with a single cotyledon.

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Where to Find Brotherella erythrocaulis

Brotherella erythrocaulis is found in tropical and subtropical regions of South America, Central America, and the Caribbean.

Species in the Pylaisiadelphaceae family

Gammiella pterogonioides, Gammiella koningsbergeri, Gammiella panchienii, Hageniella assamica, Hageniella isopterygioides, Hageniella sikkimensis, Hageniella micans, Isopterygium affusum, Isopterygium albescens, Isopterygium ambreanum, Isopterygium annamense, Isopterygium antsihanakense, Isopterygium antunesii, Isopterygium applanatum, Isopterygium aquaticum, Isopterygium argillicola, Isopterygium argyroleucum, Isopterygium assamicum, Isopterygium asymmetricum, Isopterygium austrodenticulatum, Isopterygium bancanum, Isopterygium battakense, Isopterygium baurii, Isopterygium borneense, Isopterygium brevicuspis, Isopterygium brevisetum, Isopterygium brownii, Isopterygium byssaceum, Isopterygium byssobolax, Isopterygium candidulum, Isopterygium chalarophyllum, Isopterygium chryseolum, Isopterygium citrinellum, Isopterygium clerophilum, Isopterygium combae, Isopterygium complanatulum, Isopterygium conangium, Isopterygium congoanum, Isopterygium courtoisii, Isopterygium cratericola, Isopterygium dewevrei, Isopterygium elodes, Isopterygium exiguum, Isopterygium exile, Isopterygium fallax, Isopterygium filamentosum, Isopterygium fissum, Isopterygium fruticola, Isopterygium gabonense, Isopterygium gibbosulum,

References

William Mitten (1819-1906): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mitt.' in the authors string.
Max Fleischer (1861-1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.Fleisch.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35115584: Based on data supplied by Bryonames