Kingdom:
Phylum:
Bryanae
Order:
Hedwigiales
Genus:
Species:
emodica
ID:
1175197

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hampe ex Müll. Hal.

Source:
tro

Year:
1878

Citation Micro:
Flora 61: 82 1878

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001174535



Common Names

  • Hedwigia emodica
  • Emodica Hedwigia
  • Hedwigia Emodica


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Description

Hedwigia emodica (also called Elegant Hedwigia, among many other common names) is a species of moss belonging to the family Hedwigiaceae. It is a small, cushion-forming moss with yellow-green to dark green stems and leaves. It is native to the Northern Hemisphere, and is found in a variety of habitats, including moist forests, bogs, and riverbanks.

Uses & Benefits

Hedwigia emodica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for erosion control and as a windbreak.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Hedwigia emodica var. echinata Ignatova & Ignatov

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hedwigia emodica has small, yellow flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, dark brown and round. The seedlings are small, with two cotyledons and a single, thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hedwigia emodica is a small, evergreen, perennial shrub that grows up to 1.5 m tall. It is native to Central and South America. It is an easy to cultivate plant and can be propagated from cuttings or by division. It prefers well-drained, moist soil and partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -5°C.

Where to Find Hedwigia emodica

Hedwigia emodica can be found in the eastern United States, Mexico, and Central America

Species in the Hedwigiaceae family

Braunia alopecura, Braunia arbuscula, Braunia attenuata, Braunia camptoclada, Braunia cirrhifolia, Braunia cochlearifolia, Braunia diaphana, Braunia entodonticarpa, Braunia exserta, Braunia macropelma, Braunia plicata, Braunia rupestris, Braunia schimperi, Braunia secunda, Braunia squarrulosa, Braunia subincana, Braunia subplicata, Braunia nephelogenes, Braunia tucumanensis, Braunia andrieuxii, Braunia argentinica, Braunia canescens, Braunia incana, Hedwigia ciliata, Hedwigia filiformis, Hedwigia nivalis, Hedwigia stellata, Hedwigia detonsa, Hedwigia brevipilifera, Hedwigia emodica, Hedwigia striata, Hedwigia czernyadjevae, Hedwigia kuzenevae, Hedwigia mollis, Hedwigia nemoralis, Hedwigidium imberbe, Hedwigidium neelgiriensis, Pararhacocarpus patagonicus, Pseudobraunia californica, Rhacocarpus alpinus, Rhacocarpus apiculatus, Rhacocarpus chlorotus, Rhacocarpus excisus, Rhacocarpus inermis, Rhacocarpus purpurascens, Rhacocarpus rehmannianus, Rhacocarpus strictipilus,

References

Georg Ernst Ludwig Hampe (1795-1880): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hampe' in the authors string.
Karl Müller (1818-1899): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Müll.Hal.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35148446: Based on data supplied by Bryonames