Hookeria lucens - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hookeriales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lucens
ID:
1184432
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Hedw.) Sm.
Source:
tro
Year:
1808
Citation Micro:
Trans. Linn. Soc. London 9: 275 1808
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001183770
Common Names
- Hookeria Lucens
- Shining Hookeria
- Shining Hook Fern
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesUses & Benefits
Hookeria lucens is a species of ferns in the family Hookeriaceae. It is used as an ornamental plant in landscaping and as a ground cover.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Hookeria lucens is a small, white, bell-shaped flower with six petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round seed with a hard outer coat. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, thin stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Hookeria lucens can be cultivated and propagated by division or by seed. When propagating by division, the plant should be divided in early spring or late summer. When propagating by seed, the seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil in spring and kept moist. The seedlings should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle.
Where to Find Hookeria lucens
Hookeria lucens can be found in the tropical regions of Central and South America.
Hookeria lucens FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hookeria lucens?
Hookeria lucens
What type of plant is Hookeria lucens?
Hookeria lucens is a species of moss.
Where is Hookeria lucens found?
Hookeria lucens is found in the Southern Hemisphere, including parts of South America, Africa, and Australia.
Species in the Hookeriaceae family
Crossomitrium acuminatum, Crossomitrium epiphyllum, Crossomitrium goebelii, Crossomitrium patrisiae, Crossomitrium phragmidiaceum, Crossomitrium saprophilum, Crossomitrium scabrisetum, Crossomitrium tenellum, Crossomitrium wallisii, Crossomitrium rotundifolium, Hookeria acutifolia, Hookeria commutata, Hookeria contracta, Hookeria dussii, Hookeria janeirensis, Hookeria lucens, Hookeria magellanica, Hookeria orbignyana, Hookeria splachnifolia, Hookeria uliginosa, Hookeria viridula, Hookeria perrinii, Pterygophyllum chonoticum, Pterygophyllum fragile, Pterygophyllum sublimbatum,
References
James Edward Smith (1759-1828): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sm.' in the authors string.
Johann Hedwig (1730-1799): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hedw.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35163644: Based on data supplied by Bryonames