BrachytheciumBrachythecium is a genus of mosses belonging to the family Brachytheciaceae. The genus was first described by Wilhelm Philippe Schimper.SpeciesThe following species are recognised in the genus Brachythecium:Brachythecium albicansBrachythecium campestreBrachythecium erythrorrhizonBrachythecium glareosumBrachythecium latifoliumBrachythecium mildeanumBrachythecium populeumBrachythecium reflexumBrachythecium rivulareBrachythecium rutabulumBrachythecium salebrosumBrachythecium tommasiniiBrachythecium turgidum ''Brachythecium velutinum''