Brachythecium Explained

Brachythecium is a genus of mosses belonging to the family Brachytheciaceae. The genus was first described by Wilhelm Philippe Schimper.^[1]

Species

The following species are recognised in the genus Brachythecium:

• Brachythecium albicans
• Brachythecium campestre
• Brachythecium erythrorrhizon
• Brachythecium glareosum
• Brachythecium latifolium
• Brachythecium mildeanum
• Brachythecium populeum
• Brachythecium reflexum
• Brachythecium rivulare
• Brachythecium rutabulum
• Brachythecium salebrosum
• Brachythecium tommasinii
• Brachythecium turgidum
• Brachythecium velutinum

Notes and References

1. Web site: Brachythecium Schimp. . www.worldfloraonline.org . 18 February 2021.