Kingdom:
Phylum:
Dicranidae
Order:
Dicranales
Genus:
Species:
aurea
ID:
1156484

Status:
valid

Authors:
Besch.

Source:
tro

Year:
1877

Citation Micro:
Mém. Soc. Sci. Nat. Cherbourg 21: 259 1877

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001155822

Common Names

  • Bruchia aurea
  • Aurea Moss
  • Aurea Bruchia

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Description

Bruchia aurea (also called golden bruchia, among many other common names) is a species of grass in the Poaceae family. It is native to the southeastern United States, where it is found in wetland habitats such as marshes, swamps, and wet meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Bruchia aurea has been used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, headache, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Bruchia aurea is white and bell-shaped. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are thin and fragile.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cultivation and propagation of Bruchia aurea is best done by division of the clumps. The plant can also be propagated from seed, but it is a slow process. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. The seedlings should be kept in bright light and high humidity. Once the seedlings are established, they can be transplanted into the garden.

Where to Find Bruchia aurea

Bruchia aurea is native to the southeastern United States.

Species in the Bruchiaceae family

Bruchia queenslandica, Bruchia aurea, Bruchia bolanderi, Bruchia brevifolia, Bruchia brevipes, Bruchia carolinae, Bruchia drummondii, Bruchia eckloniana, Bruchia flexuosa, Bruchia fusca, Bruchia hallii, Bruchia hampeana, Bruchia microspora, Bruchia ravenelii, Bruchia texana, Bruchia uruguensis, Bruchia vogesiaca, Bruchia sinensis, Bruchia paricutinensis, Bruchia carinata, Eobruchia ecuatoriana, Eobruchia bruchioides, Pringleella pleuridioides, Pringleella sinensis, Pringleella subulata, Trematodon ambiguus, Trematodon angolensis, Trematodon asanoi, Trematodon assamensis, Trematodon aureus, Trematodon bolivianus, Trematodon borbonicus, Trematodon brevicalyx, Trematodon brevicollis, Trematodon brevifolius, Trematodon brevirostris, Trematodon brevisetus, Trematodon capillifolius, Trematodon conformis, Trematodon congolensis, Trematodon crispifolius, Trematodon curvicollis, Trematodon decaryi, Trematodon dentatus, Trematodon divaricatus, Trematodon felipponei, Trematodon fendleri, Trematodon flexipes, Trematodon gymnostomus, Trematodon heterophyllus,

References

Émile Bescherelle (1828-1903): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Besch.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35115649: Based on data supplied by Bryonames