Homalothecium sericeum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sericeum
ID:
1184173
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Hedw.) Schimp.
Source:
tro
Year:
1851
Citation Micro:
Bryol. Eur. 5: 93. 456 (fasc. 46–47 Mon. 3. 1.) 1851
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001183511
Common Names
- Homalothecium sericeum
- Silky Homalothecium Moss
- Silky Homalothecium
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesUses & Benefits
Homalothecium sericeum has been used as a soil conditioner and as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Homalothecium sericeum is a small, yellowish-green, and has a short stem. The seed is a small, yellowish-green, and has a short stem. The seedlings are small and yellowish-green.
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Homalothecium sericeum can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It can tolerate some drought, but will need regular watering during dry periods. It can be fertilized with a balanced fertilizer once a year in the spring.
Where to Find Homalothecium sericeum
Homalothecium sericeum can be found in Europe, Asia, and 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
Johann Hedwig (1730-1799): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hedw.' in the authors string.
Wilhelm Philippe Schimper (1808-1880): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schimp.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35163229: Based on data supplied by Bryonames