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brachythecium moss
Scientific Name: Brachythecium velutinum
Family: Brachytheciaceae
Category: Moss
Growth: Nonvascular
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Other Names:
Brachythecium Moss
Brachythecium is a genus of mosses belonging to the family Brachytheciaceae. The information below summarizes various aspects of this genus based on the provided text.
Considerations for Pets
- The provided text describes some Brachythecium species as forming "soft and fluffy" mats, which could be attractive to pets.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Brachythecium Schimp. in B.S.G.
- Family: Brachytheciaceae
- Synonyms/Alternative Names:
- Brachytheciastrum velutinum (for Brachythecium velutinum)
- Varieties: Brachythecium reflexum var. reflexum (Starke in Web. & Mohr) Schimp. in B.S.G.
- Species Mentioned:
- Brachythecium acuminatum
- Brachythecium albicans
- Brachythecium albicans var. occidentale
- Brachythecium appleyardiae
- Brachythecium campestre
- Brachythecium frigidum
- Brachythecium mildeanum
- Brachythecium piligerum
- Brachythecium populeum
- Brachythecium rivulare
- Brachythecium rutabulum (Rough-stalked Feather-moss, Ordinary Moss)
- Brachythecium salebrosum (Golden Ragged Moss, Smooth-stalked Yellow Feather Moss, Rough Moss, Cedar Moss)
- Brachythecium turgidum (Stiff brachythecium moss)
- Brachythecium velutinum (Velvet Feather-moss)
Distribution and Habitat
- The genus Brachythecium is described as a difficult genus in California.
- Most Brachythecium species prefer mesic (moderately moist) sites, but not inundated ones. Brachythecium frigidum is an exception.
- Some species, such as Brachythecium albicans, are widely distributed on dune ridges.
- Brachythecium salebrosum is found in forests.
- Brachythecium rivulare is found on rocks in and beside streams.
- The text mentions specimens collected in Den Helder, Netherlands and the Coepelduynen dunes behind ESTEC in Noordwijk, The Netherlands.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Brachythecium mosses can form loose, medium-sized patches.
- Capsules are frequent, having a curved, egg-shaped form with a roughened seta.
- Brachythecium salebrosum is a forest creeping moss.
- Some species are described as growing in tangled mats on rocks.
Ecological Role
- Brachythecium rutabulum is one of the UK's most common mosses, found growing in lawns.
- Brachythecium albicans is described as widely distributed on dune ridges.
Genetic Information
- An analysis of DNA sequences in the ITS region of nrDNA and the atpB-rbcL intergenic spacer has been used to classify Brachythecium appleyardiae.
Interactions with other organisms
- Desorption of 137Cs from Brachythecium mildeanum has been studied using various solutions.
- Heavy metal-induced physiological alterations and oxidative stress in the moss Brachythecium piligerum have been investigated.
Common Names
- Rough-stalked Feather-moss (Brachythecium rutabulum)
- Velvet Feather-moss (Brachythecium velutinum)
- Matted Feather Moss (Brachythecium populeum)
- Stiff brachythecium moss (Brachythecium turgidum)
- Acuminate Brachythecium Moss (Brachythecium acuminatum)
- Whitish Feather-moss (Brachythecium albicans)
- Golden Ragged Moss, Smooth-stalked Yellow Feather Moss, Rough Moss, Cedar Moss (Brachythecium salebrosum)
Quirky Facts
- One source humorously describes "brachythecium moss" as a flaky way, with few cookies petting the vehicle at service and manual.
- One source mentions calling a form of Brachythecium "Star moss" due to its soft and fluffy appearance.
Further Information
- Plants of Sagehen Creek Basin, CA - Mosses, Ferns, Horsetails, Liverworts, Lycopods
- ARKive (for Mrs. Appleyard's moss)