Hygrodicranum falklandicum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Table of Contents
- Summary
- Common names
- Description
- Uses & Benefits
- Flower, Seeds and seedlings
- Where to find
- References
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Dicranidae
Order:
Dicranales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
falklandicum
ID:
1184899
Status:
valid
Authors:
Cardot
Source:
tro
Year:
1911
Citation Micro:
Rev. Bryol. 38: 51. k–n 1911
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001184237
Common Names
- Falkland Hygrodicranum
- Hygrodicranum Falklandicum
- Hygrodicranum falklandicum Moss
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Hygrodicranum falklandicum (also called Falkland Hygro, among many other common names) is a species of moss in the Amblystegiaceae family. It is native to the Falkland Islands, where it grows in moist, shady areas such as wet rocks, tree trunks, and soil. It has an upright habit, with stems reaching up to 3 cm in height and bearing oval-shaped leaves with pointed tips.
Uses & Benefits
Hygrodicranum falklandicum is used as a soil stabilizer and erosion control, as well as a ground cover and ornamental plant. It is also used to create habitats for wildlife, and as a natural mulch for gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Hygrodicranum falklandicum has small, yellowish-green flowers with four petals. Its seeds are small, black and glossy. The seedlings are slender with a single stem and two opposite leaves.
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Hygrodicranum falklandicum can be found in the tropical regions of South America and Africa.
Species in the Hygrodicranum genus
Species in the Aongstroemiaceae family
Aongstroemia filiformis, Aongstroemia appressa, Aongstroemia gayana, Aongstroemia julacea, Aongstroemia longipes, Aongstroemia orientalis, Aongstroemia subcompressa, Aongstroemia skorpili, Aongstroemiopsis julacea, Diobelonella palustris, Diobelonella rotundata, Hygrodicranum bolivianum, Hygrodicranum falklandicum, Hygrodicranum herrerae, Polymerodon andinus, Dichodontium debile, Dichodontium integrum, Dichodontium olympicum, Dichodontium pellucidum, Dichodontium flavescens, Dichodontium zgodon, Neodicranella hamulosa,
References
Jules Cardot (1860-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cardot' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35164265: Based on data supplied by Bryonames