Homalothecium gracillimum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Table of Contents
- Summary
- Common names
- Description
- Uses & Benefits
- Flower, Seeds and seedlings
- Where to find
- FAQ
- References
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
gracillimum
ID:
1184146
Status:
valid
Authors:
Dixon & P. de la Varde
Source:
tro
Year:
1930
Citation Micro:
Ann. Cryptog. Exot. 3: 180. 4 f. 6 1930
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001183484
Common Names
- Homalothecium gracillimum
- Gracillimum Moss
- Gracillimum Homalothecium
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Homalothecium gracillimum (also called Soft-tufted Feather-moss, among many other common names) is a species of moss found in tropical and subtropical regions. It is a small, tufted moss with slender, erect stems and branches. The leaves are small, lanceolate-lanceolate, and the capsules are small and cylindrical. It is found in moist forests, grasslands, and other habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Homalothecium gracillimum has been used as a soil stabilizer and erosion control, as well as a decorative plant in gardens and landscapes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Homalothecium gracillimum is small and yellow-green in color. The seed is small and brown in color. The seedlings are small and thin with yellow-green leaves.
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Homalothecium gracillimum can be found in moist, shady habitats in Europe, North Africa, and Asia.
Homalothecium gracillimum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Homalothecium gracillimum?
Homalothecium gracillimum
What type of plant is Homalothecium gracillimum?
Moss
Where is Homalothecium gracillimum found?
North America, Europe, and Asia
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
Hugh Neville Dixon (1861-1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dixon' in the authors string.
Robert André Léopold Potier de la Varde (1878-1961): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.de la Varde' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35163190: Based on data supplied by Bryonames