Kingdom:
Phylum:
Bryanae
Order:
Splachnales
Species:
jamesonii
ID:
1155583

Status:
valid

Authors:
Taylor

Source:
tro

Year:
1846

Citation Micro:
London J. Bot. 5: 44 1846

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001154921



Common Names

  • Brachymitrion jamesonii
  • Jameson's Brachymitrion
  • Jameson's Sandwort


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Description

Brachymitrion jamesonii (also called Jameson's Brachymitrion, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South Africa. It has a woody base, with leaves that are up to 4 cm long and 1 cm wide, and white flowers that are up to 1 cm long. It grows in moist and shady places, such as in forests and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Brachymitrion jamesonii is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers. It can also be used as a ground cover in gardens and landscapes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Brachymitrion jamesonii is small and white with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small and have a white stem and green leaves.

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Where to Find Brachymitrion jamesonii

Brachymitrion jamesonii is native to tropical Africa.

Species in the Splachnaceae family

Aplodon wormskioldii, Brachymitrion cochabambae, Brachymitrion laciniatum, Brachymitrion moritzianum, Brachymitrion pocsii, Brachymitrion jamesonii, Moseniella ulei, Moseniella brasiliensis, Splachnum pensylvanicum, Splachnum adolphi-friederici, Splachnum ampullaceum, Splachnum austriacum, Splachnum luteum, Splachnum melanocaulon, Splachnum resectum, Splachnum rubrum, Splachnum sphaericum, Splachnum turbinatum, Splachnum vasculosum, Splachnum weberbaueri, Splachnum adamsianum, Tayloria acuminata, Tayloria alpicola, Tayloria altorum, Tayloria arenaria, Tayloria borneensis, Tayloria callophylla, Tayloria chiapensis, Tayloria dubyi, Tayloria froelichiana, Tayloria gunnii, Tayloria hornschuchii, Tayloria indica, Tayloria isleana, Tayloria jacquemontii, Tayloria kilimandscharica, Tayloria lingulata, Tayloria longiseta, Tayloria magellanica, Tayloria mirabilis, Tayloria novo-guinensis, Tayloria octoblepharum, Tayloria orthodonta, Tayloria purpurascens, Tayloria recurvimarginata, Tayloria reinerii, Tayloria rudolphiana, Tayloria sandwicensis, Tayloria scabriseta, Tayloria serrata,

References

Thomas Taylor (1775-1848): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Taylor' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35114185: Based on data supplied by Bryonames