Status:
valid
Authors:
Broth.
Source:
tro
Year:
1929
Citation Micro:
Symb. Sin. 4: 48. 1 f. 13 1929
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001154688
Common Names
- Brachymeniopsis Gymnostoma
- Gymnostoma Brachymeniopsis
- Gymnostoma's Brachymeniopsis
Description
Brachymeniopsis gymnostoma (also called Gymnostomous Brachymeniopsis, 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
Brachymeniopsis gymnostoma 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
Brachymeniopsis gymnostoma 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Brachymeniopsis gymnostoma 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 Brachymeniopsis gymnostoma
Brachymeniopsis gymnostoma can be found in the Andes Mountains of South America.
Species in the Brachymeniopsis genus
Species in the Funariaceae family
Brachymeniopsis gymnostoma,
Bryobeckettia bartlettii,
Clavitheca poeltii,
Cygnicollum immersum,
Entosthodon kroonkurk,
Entosthodon abramovae,
Entosthodon dagestanicus,
Entosthodon stenophyllus,
Entosthodon andicola,
Entosthodon angustifolius,
Entosthodon apophysatus,
Entosthodon attenuatus,
Entosthodon balansae,
Entosthodon beccarii,
Entosthodon bergianus,
Entosthodon bolanderi,
Entosthodon bonplandii,
Entosthodon borbonicus,
Entosthodon buseanus,
Entosthodon californicus,
Entosthodon cartilagineus,
Entosthodon chiloensis,
Entosthodon clavatus,
Entosthodon commutatus,
Entosthodon curviapiculatus,
Entosthodon curvipes,
Entosthodon deserticola,
Entosthodon diversinervis,
Entosthodon dixonii,
Entosthodon dozyanus,
Entosthodon drummondii,
Entosthodon duriaei,
Entosthodon fascicularis,
Entosthodon handelii,
Entosthodon hildebrandtii,
Entosthodon hungaricus,
Entosthodon hybridus,
Entosthodon italicus,
Entosthodon jamesonii,
Entosthodon kochii,
Entosthodon laxus,
Entosthodon lepervanchei,
Entosthodon limbatus,
Entosthodon lindigii,
Entosthodon marginatulus,
Entosthodon mathewsii,
Entosthodon mouretii,
Entosthodon obtusifolius,
Entosthodon obtusus,
Entosthodon perrottetii,