Homalothecium meridionale - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
meridionale
ID:
1536901
Status:
valid
Authors:
(M. Fleisch. & Warnst.) Hedenäs
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2014
Citation Micro:
Taxon. 63(2): 255. 2014
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000019487
Common Names
- Homalothecium meridionale
- Southern Homalothecium Moss
- Southern Homalothecium
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesUses & Benefits
Homalothecium meridionale is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a soil stabilizer in areas with high erosion.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Homalothecium meridionale has small yellow-green flowers, with a single seed in each capsule and small seedlings.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Homalothecium meridionale is a small, tufted moss that grows in moist, shady areas. It is propagated by division or by spore sowing. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.
Where to Find Homalothecium meridionale
Homalothecium meridionale is found in South America.
Homalothecium meridionale FAQ
What is the common name of Homalothecium meridionale?
Southern Homalothecium
What type of habitat does Homalothecium meridionale prefer?
It prefers humid, shady habitats, such as forests and woodlands.
What is the geographic range of Homalothecium meridionale?
It is found in South America, particularly in Brazil.
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
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 100398358: Based on data supplied by Bryonames