Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Genus:
Species:
paludosum
ID:
1175293

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Austin) Austin ex Broth.

Source:
tro

Year:
1908

Citation Micro:
Nat. Pflanzenfam. I(3): 1019. 736 1908

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001174631



Common Names

  • Helodium paludosum
  • Marsh Helodium
  • Marsh Helodium Moss


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Description

Helodium paludosum (also called Paludosum 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 paludosum 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 paludosum 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 paludosum 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 paludosum

Helodium paludosum is native to Europe and North Africa.

References

Coe Finch Austin (1831-1880): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Austin' in the authors string.
Viktor Ferdinand Brotherus (1849-1929): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Broth.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35148588: Based on data supplied by Bryonames