Status:
valid
Authors:
Müll. Hal.
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
1900
Citation Micro:
Genera Muscorum Frondosorum: 367. 1900
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000018003
Common Names
- Subciliatus Moss
- Syrrhopodon Moss
- Syrrhopodon subciliatus Moss
Description
Syrrhopodon subciliatus (also called Sub-cilia Syrrhopodon, among many other common names) is a small, tufted moss with a light green color. It is native to tropical regions of the world and is found in moist, shady habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Syrrhopodon subciliatus is used in horticulture as an ornamental plant and in landscaping. It is also used in erosion control and as a soil stabilizer.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Syrrhopodon subciliatus has a small flower with a yellow-green perianth and a yellow anther. Its seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Syrrhopodon subciliatus can be propagated by division or by spore sowing. It prefers moist, shady, and well-drained soils. It can be cultivated in an aquarium or terrarium. It should be kept moist and should not be allowed to dry out.
Where to Find Syrrhopodon subciliatus
Syrrhopodon subciliatus can be found in the Himalayas, from Kashmir to Bhutan, at altitudes of 2,500-4,500 m.
Syrrhopodon subciliatus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Syrrhopodon subciliatus?
Syrrhopodon subciliatus
What type of plant is Syrrhopodon subciliatus?
Moss
What is the growth rate of Syrrhopodon subciliatus?
Slow
Species in the Syrrhopodon genus
Syrrhopodon isthmi,
Syrrhopodon obuduensis,
Syrrhopodon annotinus,
Syrrhopodon armatispinosus,
Syrrhopodon fissipapillatus,
Syrrhopodon insularum,
Syrrhopodon steyermarkii,
Syrrhopodon kiiense,
Syrrhopodon brasiliensis,
Syrrhopodon bartramii,
Syrrhopodon stenophyllus,
Syrrhopodon africanus,
Syrrhopodon albidus,
Syrrhopodon albo-vaginatus,
Syrrhopodon apertifolius,
Syrrhopodon aristifolius,
Syrrhopodon armatus,
Syrrhopodon asper,
Syrrhopodon ciliatus,
Syrrhopodon circinatus,
Syrrhopodon confertus,
Syrrhopodon croceus,
Syrrhopodon cuneifolius,
Syrrhopodon cymbifolius,
Syrrhopodon disciformis,
Syrrhopodon elatus,
Syrrhopodon elongatus,
Syrrhopodon erubescens,
Syrrhopodon fimbriatus,
Syrrhopodon flammeonervis,
Syrrhopodon flexifolius,
Syrrhopodon gardneri,
Syrrhopodon gaudichaudii,
Syrrhopodon graminicola,
Syrrhopodon graminifolius,
Syrrhopodon helicophyllus,
Syrrhopodon hispidissimus,
Syrrhopodon hispidocostatus,
Syrrhopodon hornschuchii,
Syrrhopodon incompletus,
Syrrhopodon involutus,
Syrrhopodon lamprocarpus,
Syrrhopodon leprieurii,
Syrrhopodon ligulatus,
Syrrhopodon lycopodioides,
Syrrhopodon mahensis,
Syrrhopodon mammillosus,
Syrrhopodon mauritianus,
Syrrhopodon muelleri,
Syrrhopodon parasiticus,
Species in the Calymperaceae family
Arthrocormus schimperi,
Calymperes robinsonii,
Calymperes rubiginosum,
Calymperes aeruginosum,
Calymperes afzelii,
Calymperes beccarii,
Calymperes boulayi,
Calymperes couguiense,
Calymperes crassinerve,
Calymperes erosum,
Calymperes fasciculatum,
Calymperes graeffeanum,
Calymperes guildingii,
Calymperes guineense,
Calymperes hispidum,
Calymperes levyanum,
Calymperes linearifolium,
Calymperes lonchophyllum,
Calymperes loucoubense,
Calymperes mangalorense,
Calymperes moluccense,
Calymperes motleyi,
Calymperes nanum,
Calymperes nicaraguense,
Calymperes othmeri,
Calymperes palisotii,
Calymperes pallidum,
Calymperes pintasii,
Calymperes platyloma,
Calymperes porrectum,
Calymperes pungens,
Calymperes schmidtii,
Calymperes serratum,
Calymperes smithii,
Calymperes strictifolium,
Calymperes subintegrum,
Calymperes subserratum,
Calymperes tahitense,
Calymperes tenerum,
Calymperes thomeanum,
Calymperes venezuelanum,
Calymperes bartramii,
Calymperes noakhalense,
Calymperes mitrafugax,
Calymperes boninense,
Calymperes norkettii,
Calymperes woodii,
Calymperes serratioides,
Exodictyon dentatum,
Exodictyon incrassatum,