Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
henryi
ID:
1036302

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hemsl.) R.Sha & M.G.Gilbert

Source:
tro

Year:
2010

Citation Micro:
Fl. China10: 244 (2010)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001035640



Common Names

  • Dumasia henryi
  • Henry's Dumasia
  • Henry's Fern


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Description

Dumasia henryi (also called 'Henry's Moss', among many other common names) is a species of moss found in temperate and subtropical regions of the world. It is a small, tufted moss with lance-shaped leaves and a reddish-brown stem. It is found in moist, shady habitats, such as moist forests and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Dumasia henryi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, cough, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Dumasia henryi is a small, yellow, star-shaped flower with four petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have four leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dumasia henryi is a small, tufted moss native to India. It can be propagated by spores or division. Spores should be sown on a moist, well-draining soil mix and kept in a bright, humid location. Division can be done by carefully separating the plant into multiple sections and replanting each section in a separate pot with a moist, well-draining soil mix.

Where to Find Dumasia henryi

Dumasia henryi is native to East Asia.

Species in the Fabaceae family

References

William Hemsley (1843-1924): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hemsl.' in the authors string.
Michael George Gilbert (b.1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.G.Gilbert' in the authors string.
Ren Sha (b.1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.Sha' in the authors string.