Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Genus:
Species:
blandowii
ID:
1175292

Status:
valid

Authors:
(F. Weber & D. Mohr) Warnst.

Source:
tro

Year:
1905

Citation Micro:
Krypt.-Fl. Brandenburg, Laubm. 692 1905

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001174630



Common Names

  • Helodium blandowii
  • Blandow's Helodium
  • Blandow's Helodium Moss


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Description

Helodium blandowii (also called Blandowii 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 blandowii 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 blandowii 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Helodium blandowii 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 blandowii

Helodium blandowii is native to the Mediterranean region.

References

Carl Warnstorf (1837-1921): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Warnst.' in the authors string.
Friedrich Weber (1781-1823): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.Weber' in the authors string.
Daniel Matthias Heinrich Mohr (1780-1808): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.Mohr' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35148586: Based on data supplied by Bryonames