Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Species:
subcapillata
ID:
1195121

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hedw.) Broth.

Source:
tro

Year:
1908

Citation Micro:
Nat. Pflanzenfam. I(3): 1133. 802 1908

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001194459



Common Names

  • Homalotheciella subcapillata
  • Subcapillata Homalotheciella
  • Subcapillata Moss


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Description

Homalotheciella subcapillata (also called Subcapillary moss, among many other common names) is a species of moss in the family Homalotheciaceae. It is a small, yellow-green moss with a creeping habit and a prostrate growth form. It is native to North America, where it grows in moist, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Homalotheciella subcapillata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a ground cover in landscaping.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Homalotheciella subcapillata is a white or yellowish-white, 5-lobed corolla. The seed is a small, brown, globose nutlet. The seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Homalotheciella subcapillata can be propagated by division or by sowing spores. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every few months.

Where to Find Homalotheciella subcapillata

Homalotheciella subcapillata can be found in the Mediterranean region, including Spain, Italy, and Greece.

Species in the Brachytheciaceae family

Aerobryum speciosum, Aerobryum brevicuspis, Aerolindigia capillacea, Brachytheciastrum delicatulum, Brachytheciastrum collinum, Brachytheciastrum dieckei, Brachytheciastrum falcatulum, Brachytheciastrum kashmirense, Brachytheciastrum leibergii, Brachytheciastrum microcollinum, Brachytheciastrum paradoxum, Brachytheciastrum trachypodium, Brachytheciastrum velutinum, Brachytheciastrum fendleri, Brachytheciastrum olympicum, Brachytheciastrum leiopodium, Brachytheciastrum salicinum, Brachytheciastrum umbilicatum, Brachytheciella stolonifera, Brachythecium tortipilum, Brachythecium dahuricum, Brachythecium irinae, Brachythecium jacuticum, Brachythecium chakratense, Brachythecium garhwalense, Brachythecium acuminatum, Brachythecium afroglareosum, Brachythecium albicans, Brachythecium asperrimum, Brachythecium auriculatum, Brachythecium austroglareosum, Brachythecium austrosalebrosum, Brachythecium bellii, Brachythecium bodinieri, Brachythecium borgenii, Brachythecium brachycarpum, Brachythecium brachycladum, Brachythecium buchananii, Brachythecium calliergonoides, Brachythecium campestre, Brachythecium camptothecioides, Brachythecium campylothallum, Brachythecium caucasicum, Brachythecium cavifolium, Brachythecium chauvetii, Brachythecium chocayae, Brachythecium cirrosum, Brachythecium complanatum, Brachythecium comtifolium, Brachythecium conostomum,

References

Johann Hedwig (1730-1799): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hedw.' in the authors string.
Viktor Ferdinand Brotherus (1849-1929): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Broth.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35182330: Based on data supplied by Bryonames