Status:
valid
Authors:
(Schimp.) Cardot ex Le Jol.
Source:
tro
Year:
1895
Citation Micro:
Rev. Bryol. 22: 18 1895
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001184183
Common Names
- Hydropogonella gymnostoma
- Gymnostoma Hydropogonella
- Gymnostoma Hair-moss
Uses & Benefits
Hydropogonella gymnostoma is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and ponds, as well as for water filtration and purification. It can also be used as a food source for fish and other aquatic animals.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Hydropogonella gymnostoma is a small, orange, bell-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, slender stem.
Where to Find Hydropogonella gymnostoma
Hydropogonella gymnostoma can be found in moist, shady areas in North America and Europe.
Species in the Hydropogonella genus
Species in the Hydropogonellaceae family