Bryomorphe

Bryomorphe is a monotypic genus[1] of flowering plants in the daisy family, Asteraceae, containing the single species Bryomorphe aretioides. It is endemic to South Africa, where it grows in sandstone fynbos in the Western Cape.[2]

Bryomorphe
Scientific classification
Kingdom:
Plantae
(unranked):
Angiosperms
(unranked):
Eudicots
(unranked):
Asterids
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Asteraceae
Subfamily:
Asteroideae
Tribe:
Gnaphalieae
Genus:
Bryomorphe

Species:
B. aretioides
Binomial name
Bryomorphe aretioides
Synonyms

Bryomorphe zeyheri

This is a compact, tufted plant that superficially resembles a patch of moss. It forms a mound just a few centimeters tall. The branches are covered in small, linear leaves. The flower heads each contain 6 or 7 white ray florets and 7 to 9 red disc florets. The fruit has a plumelike white pappus.[1]

The species grows in exposed, rocky habitat, anchoring in thin soil accumulated in rock crevices. It tolerates cold temperatures, dry conditions, wind, and snow.[1]

The plant is widespread in its range and not declining.[2]

Another species name, Bryomorphe lycopodioides, is a synonym for Dolichothrix ericoides.[3]

References
  1. Koekemoer , M. Bryomorphe aretioides. South African National Biodiversity Institute. 2004.
  2. Bryomorphe aretioides. Red List of South African Plants. South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI).
  3. Bryomorphe lycopodioides. The Plant List.


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