Status:
valid
Authors:
(Müll. Hal.) W.R. Buck
Source:
tro
Year:
1980
Citation Micro:
J. Hattori Bot. Lab. 48: 117 1980
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001186066
Common Names
- Mesonodon regnellianus
- Regnellianus Mesonodon
- Regnell's Mesonodon
Uses & Benefits
Mesonodon regnellianus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Mesonodon regnellianus var. lepyrodontoides (Müll. Hal.) W.R. Buck
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Mesonodon regnellianus is a small yellowish-white color. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are thin and spindly.
Cultivation and Propagation
Mesonodon regnellianus is a species of moss that can be propagated by division or by spore. The plant prefers moist, shady conditions and can be grown in a variety of soils. It is best to keep the soil moist but not soggy. Mesonodon regnellianus can also be grown in a terrarium or in a container with a lid to maintain humidity.
Where to Find Mesonodon regnellianus
Mesonodon regnellianus can be found in South America.
Species in the Mesonodon genus
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Entodon argyreus,
Entodon beyrichii,
Entodon brevirostris,
Entodon brevisetus,
Entodon calycinus,
Entodon cernuus,
Entodon challengeri,
Entodon chloropus,
Entodon cladorrhizans,
Entodon columnaris,
Entodon complicatus,
Entodon conchophyllus,
Entodon concinnus,
Entodon corbieri,
Entodon cupressiformis,
Entodon curvatus,
Entodon cymbifolius,
Entodon denticuspis,
Entodon distans,
Entodon divergens,
Entodon diversinervis,
Entodon dolichocucullatus,
Entodon dregeanus,
Entodon drepanoides,
Entodon expallens,
Entodon felicis,
Entodon flavescens,
Entodon flavissimus,
Entodon flavovirens,
Entodon flexipes,
Entodon floridanus,
Entodon fulvonitens,
Entodon geminidens,
Entodon giraldii,
Entodon gracilis,
Entodon gracilisetus,
Entodon hampeanus,
Entodon incurvatus,
Entodon jamesonii,
Entodon laetus,
Entodon laxo-alaris,
Entodon lindbergii,
Entodon longifolius,
Entodon luridus,
Entodon luteonitens,
Entodon mackaviensis,
Entodon macropodus,
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