Status:
valid
Authors:
Herzog
Source:
tro
Year:
1916
Citation Micro:
Hedwigia 57: 235 1916
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001184399
Common Names
- Hymenodontopsis stresemannii
- Stresemannii Tooth-moss
- Stresemannii Tooth-moss
Uses & Benefits
Hymenodontopsis stresemannii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases, wounds and rheumatism.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Hymenodontopsis stresemannii has small, yellowish-green flowers, and its seeds are small and brown. Its seedlings are small and delicate, with a few leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hymenodontopsis stresemannii is a small, delicate moss that grows in moist, shady areas. It can be propagated by division or by spore sowing. It prefers a moist, acidic soil with plenty of organic matter. It should be kept in a cool, humid environment with plenty of indirect light. It should be watered regularly, but not too much, and fertilized occasionally with a balanced fertilizer.
Where to Find Hymenodontopsis stresemannii
Hymenodontopsis stresemannii can be found in moist and shady habitats in North America, Europe, and Asia.
Hymenodontopsis stresemannii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hymenodontopsis stresemannii?
Hymenodontopsis stresemannii
What is the common name of Hymenodontopsis stresemannii?
Hymenodontopsis stresemannii
What is the habitat of Hymenodontopsis stresemannii?
It is found in moist forests, swamps, and bogs
Species in the Hymenodontopsis genus
Species in the Aulacomniaceae family
Aulacomnium arenopaludosum,
Aulacomnium heterostichoides,
Aulacomnium acuminatum,
Aulacomnium androgynum,
Aulacomnium heterostichum,
Aulacomnium palustre,
Aulacomnium turgidum,
Hymenodontopsis stresemannii,
Hymenodontopsis bifaria,
Hymenodontopsis mnioides,
Hymenodontopsis vallis-gratiae,
Mesochaete taxiforme,
Mesochaete undulata,