Kingdom:
Phylum:
Bryanae
Order:
Bartramiales
Genus:
Species:
aristifolia
ID:
1186960

Status:
valid

Authors:
Zanten

Source:
tro

Year:
1964

Citation Micro:
Nova Guinea, Bot. 10(16): 294. pl. 24: f. 4 1964

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001186298

Common Names

  • Breutelia aristifolia
  • Aristate Breutelia
  • Aristate Bristle Moss

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Uses & Benefits

Breutelia aristifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for landscaping purposes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Breutelia aristifolia is a small, white, bell-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Breutelia aristifolia is a slow-growing, evergreen perennial that is native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated from seed or by division of the rhizomes. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained, sandy soil in a sunny position. Division of the rhizomes should be done in spring or autumn. The plant should be watered regularly during the growing season and kept dry in winter.

Where to Find Breutelia aristifolia

Breutelia aristifolia is found in moist, shady habitats in tropical and subtropical regions, including Central and South America, Africa, and Asia.

Breutelia aristifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ectropothecium robustum?

Ectropothecium robustum

What type of plant is Ectropothecium robustum?

Moss

Where is Ectropothecium robustum found?

North America, Europe, and Asia

Species in the Breutelia genus

Breutelia griffinii, Breutelia aciphylla, Breutelia affinis, Breutelia angustiretis, Breutelia arundinifolia, Breutelia aureola, Breutelia auriculata, Breutelia austro-arcuata, Breutelia azorica, Breutelia baeuerlenii, Breutelia brachyphylla, Breutelia brevifolia, Breutelia breviseta, Breutelia brittoniae, Breutelia chrysea, Breutelia chrysocoma, Breutelia crassicaulis, Breutelia dicranacea, Breutelia diffracta, Breutelia dominicensis, Breutelia dumosa, Breutelia eggersiana, Breutelia elongata, Breutelia eugeniae, Breutelia gnaphalea, Breutelia gracillima, Breutelia grandis, Breutelia harpophylla, Breutelia hasskarliana, Breutelia humbertii, Breutelia inclinata, Breutelia integrifolia, Breutelia jamaicensis, Breutelia karsteniana, Breutelia kilimandscharica, Breutelia kinabaluensis, Breutelia leptodontoides, Breutelia lonchopelma, Breutelia longicapsularis, Breutelia luteola, Breutelia macrocarpa, Breutelia madagassa, Breutelia microdonta, Breutelia minuta, Breutelia mohriana, Breutelia muhavurensis, Breutelia nigrescens, Breutelia pendula, Breutelia perrieri, Breutelia picardae,

Species in the Bartramiaceae family

Anacolia menziesii, Anacolia scioana, Anacolia webbii, Anacolia breutelii, Bartramia alaris, Bartramia angustifolia, Bartramia angustissima, Bartramia aprica, Bartramia aristaria, Bartramia aurescens, Bartramia brachypus, Bartramia brevifolia, Bartramia breviseta, Bartramia capensis, Bartramia compacta, Bartramia conica, Bartramia costa-ricensis, Bartramia crassinervia, Bartramia deciduaefolia, Bartramia delagoae, Bartramia didymocarpa, Bartramia gigantea, Bartramia halleriana, Bartramia hampeana, Bartramia humilis, Bartramia inconspicua, Bartramia ithyphylla, Bartramia ithyphylloides, Bartramia laevisphaera, Bartramia longifolia, Bartramia macounii, Bartramia maderensis, Bartramia madurensis, Bartramia marionensis, Bartramia mathewsii, Bartramia microstoma, Bartramia mossmaniana, Bartramia nanosubulata, Bartramia papulans, Bartramia penicillatula, Bartramia perpumila, Bartramia pilicuspis, Bartramia polytrichoides, Bartramia pomiformis, Bartramia potosica, Bartramia pseudocryptopodium, Bartramia rietmanniana, Bartramia robusta, Bartramia stricta, Bartramia strictifolia,

References

Bernard Otto van Zanten (b.1927): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Zanten' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35168360: Based on data supplied by Bryonames