Kingdom:
Phylum:
Bryanae
Order:
Splachnales
Species:
moritzianum
ID:
1147445

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Müll. Hal.) A.K. Kop.

Source:
tro

Year:
1977

Citation Micro:
Ann. Bot. Fenn. 14: 195 1977

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001146783



Common Names

  • Brachymitrion moritzianum
  • Moritzianum Moss
  • Moritzianum Moss Plant


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Description

Brachymitrion moritzianum (also called Moritz's Brachymitrion, among many other common names) is a species of moss in the family Brachymitraceae. It is found in Europe, North America, and Asia, and is typically found in grasslands, woodlands, and other moist habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Brachymitrion moritzianum has no known non-medical uses or benefits.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Brachymitrion moritzianum is small and yellow-green in colour. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are short and slender.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Brachymitrion moritzianum can be propagated by division of the clumps or by seed. Cultivation requires a moist, well-drained soil in a sunny position. It is hardy to -5°C.

Where to Find Brachymitrion moritzianum

Brachymitrion moritzianum can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, Africa, and Asia.

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

Karl Müller (1818-1899): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Müll.Hal.' in the authors string.
Aune Kyllikki Koponen (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.K.Kop.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35100366: Based on data supplied by Bryonames