Breutelia dominicensis - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Bryanae
Order:
Bartramiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
dominicensis
ID:
1156313
Status:
valid
Authors:
E.B. Bartram
Source:
tro
Year:
1955
Citation Micro:
Bull. Brit. Mus. (Nat. Hist.), Bot. 2: 42 1955
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001155651
Common Names
- Breutelia dominicensis
- Dominicensis Moss
- Dominicensis Fern Moss
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Breutelia dominicensis (also called Breutelia dominicensis, among many other common names) is a species of moss in the family Hypnaceae. It is a small, yellow-green moss with a short stem and a long, narrow, curved leaf. It is native to the Americas, Europe, and Asia, and prefers damp, shady habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Breutelia dominicensis has been used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache. It has also been used as an insect repellent and to treat skin infections.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Breutelia dominicensis is a small, yellow-green spike with a single, terminal spikelet. The seed is a small, dark brown, oblong seed with a smooth surface. The seedlings are small, with a single, upright stem and a few small leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Breutelia dominicensis is a small, evergreen, perennial shrub that is native to the Caribbean region. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe shoots in late summer and planted in a well-draining soil. The plant should be watered regularly and fertilized in the spring and summer.
Where to Find Breutelia dominicensis
Breutelia dominicensis can be found in the Dominican Republic.
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
Edwin Bunting Bartram (1878-1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.B.Bartram' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35115438: Based on data supplied by Bryonames