Homalothecium californicum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
californicum
ID:
1215266
Status:
valid
Authors:
Hedenäs, Huttunen, Shevock & D.H. Norris
Source:
tro
Year:
2009
Citation Micro:
Bryologist 112: 595 2009
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001214604
Common Names
- Homalothecium californicum
- Californicum Homalothecium
- California Homalothecium
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Homalothecium californicum (also called California Homalothecium, among many other common names) is a small, yellow-green moss with a creeping growth habit. It is native to East Asia, specifically in the Ussuri region of Russia and China, and is found in moist, shady habitats such as forests, woodlands, and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Homalothecium californicum is a species of moss found in South America. It is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used for erosion control, as it is a low-growing species.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Homalothecium californicum has small yellowish green flowers with a single stamen. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings are small and delicate.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Homalothecium californicum is a small, tufted moss that is found in moist, shady areas. It is propagated by spores, which can be collected from the mature plants and sown on a moist, nutrient-rich substrate. The moss prefers acidic soils and can be grown in containers or in the ground.
Where to Find Homalothecium californicum
Homalothecium californicum can be found in moist, shady habitats in the Northern Hemisphere, including parts of North America, Europe, and Asia.
Homalothecium californicum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Homalothecium californicum?
Homalothecium californicum
What is the common name of Homalothecium californicum?
Homalothecium californicum
Where is Homalothecium californicum found?
Homalothecium californicum is found in North America
Species in the Homalothecium genus
Homalothecium aeneum, Homalothecium arenarium, Homalothecium aureum, Homalothecium lutescens, Homalothecium megaptilum, Homalothecium fulgescens, Homalothecium gracillimum, Homalothecium incompletum, Homalothecium integerrimum, Homalothecium luteolum, Homalothecium nevadense, Homalothecium nuttallii, Homalothecium philippeanum, Homalothecium sericeum, Homalothecium aequatoriense, Homalothecium californicum, Homalothecium mandonii, Homalothecium meridionale,
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
James Robert Shevock (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Shevock' in the authors string.
Daniel Howard Norris (1933-2017): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.H.Norris' in the authors string.
Lars Hedenäs (b.1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hedenäs' in the authors string.
Sanna Marjukka Huttunen (b.1973): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Huttunen' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35218058: Based on data supplied by Bryonames