Status:
valid
Authors:
Broth.
Source:
tro
Year:
1916
Citation Micro:
Trudy Bot. Muz. Imp. Akad. Nauk 16: 38. 3 f. 1, 4 f. 3 1916
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001174629
Common Names
- Helodium amurense
- Amur Helodium
- Amur Helodium Moss
Description
Helodium amurense (also called Amurense Helodium, among many other common names) is a small, tufted moss with yellow-green leaves. It is native to Asia and is found in moist, shady habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Helodium amurense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Helodium amurense is a small, yellowish-green, star-shaped structure with 6 petals. The seed is a small, yellowish-brown spore. The seedlings are small, yellowish-green, and have a single leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Helodium amurense can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix in spring or summer. Division can be done in spring or fall. The plant should be divided into smaller clumps and replanted in a well-drained soil mix.
Where to Find Helodium amurense
Helodium amurense is native to northern China.
Species in the Helodiaceae family