Kingdom:
Phylum:
Bryanae
Order:
Bryales
Family:
Species:
himalayanum
ID:
1535710

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Mitt.) Xiao R. Wang & J.C. Zhao

Source:
rhakhis

Year:
2017

Citation Micro:
Journal of Bryology. 39(3): 268. 2017

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000018789



Common Names

  • Haplodontium himalayanum
  • Himalayanum Haplodontium Moss
  • Himalayan Haplodontium Moss


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Description

Haplodontium himalayanum (also called Haplodontium himalayanum, among many other common names) is a species of moss found in the Northern Hemisphere. It is a small, yellow-green moss with a short stem and branches that are usually curved. It is found in moist, shady areas in North America, Europe, and Asia. It prefers moist, shady habitats such as woodlands, meadows, and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Haplodontium himalayanum is used as a soil conditioner and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Haplodontium himalayanum has small, white flowers that produce small, black seeds. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Haplodontium himalayanum is an easy-to-grow moss that prefers moist, shady areas. It can be propagated by division or by spores. When propagating by spores, the spores should be sown on a moist surface and kept in a humid environment until they germinate.

Where to Find Haplodontium himalayanum

Haplodontium himalayanum can be found in Asia.

Haplodontium himalayanum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Haplodontium himalayanum?

Haplodontium himalayanum

What type of plant is Haplodontium himalayanum?

A moss

Where is Haplodontium himalayanum found?

It is found in Asia

Species in the Bryaceae family

Acidodontium exaltatum, Acidodontium heteroneuron, Acidodontium lonchotrachylon, Acidodontium longifolium, Acidodontium megalocarpum, Acidodontium pallidum, Acidodontium ramicola, Acidodontium rhamphostegium, Acidodontium seminerve, Acidodontium sprucei, Acidodontium subrotundum, Acidodontium trachyticola, Acidodontium integrifolium, Acidodontium lanceolatifolium, Anomobryum angustirete, Anomobryum brachymenioides, Anomobryum brachymeniopsis, Anomobryum bulbiferum, Anomobryum clavicaule, Anomobryum compressulum, Anomobryum conicum, Anomobryum cygnicollum, Anomobryum filinerve, Anomobryum humillimum, Anomobryum julaceum, Anomobryum laceratum, Anomobryum lusitanicum, Anomobryum nitidum, Anomobryum obtusatissimum, Anomobryum orbiculatum, Anomobryum pellucidum, Anomobryum perimbricatum, Anomobryum polymorphum, Anomobryum prostratum, Anomobryum pycnobaseum, Anomobryum robustum, Anomobryum schmidii, Anomobryum semiovatum, Anomobryum semireticulatum, Anomobryum soquense, Anomobryum subnitidum, Anomobryum werthii, Anomobryum yasudae, Anomobryum parvifolium, Anomobryum worthleyi, Anomobryum albo-imbricatum, Anomobryum hyalinum, Anomobryum ochianum, Anomobryum ochii, Anomobryum sharpii,

References

The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 100463715: Based on data supplied by Bryonames