Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Species:
himalayanum
ID:
1184984

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Mitt.) Broth.

Source:
tro

Year:
1925

Citation Micro:
Nat. Pflanzenfam. (ed. 2) 11: 487 1925

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001184322



Common Names

  • Hylocomiastrum himalayanum
  • Himalayan Thread-moss
  • Himalayan Water-moss


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Uses & Benefits

Hylocomiastrum himalayanum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and can be used as a ground cover due to its low-growing habit. It is also used to stabilize soil on slopes and banks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hylocomiastrum himalayanum is small and yellowish-brown in color. The seed is a small, dark brown spore. The seedlings are small and delicate.

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Where to Find Hylocomiastrum himalayanum

Hylocomiastrum himalayanum can be found in the Himalayas.

Hylocomiastrum himalayanum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hylocomiastrum himalayanum?

Hylocomiastrum himalayanum

What are the common names of Hylocomiastrum himalayanum?

Himalayan Hylocomiastrum

What is the habitat of Hylocomiastrum himalayanum?

Moist, shady forests

Species in the Hylocomiaceae family

Hylocomiastrum himalayanum, Hylocomiastrum pyrenaicum, Hylocomiastrum umbratum, Hylocomium splendens, Leptohymenium brachystegium, Leptohymenium breutelii, Leptohymenium dentatum, Leptohymenium hokinense, Leptohymenium longisetaceum, Leptohymenium loriferum, Leptohymenium stramineum, Leptohymenium tenue, Leptohymenium sharpii, Loeskeobryum brevirostre, Loeskeobryum cavifolium, Macrothamnium javense, Macrothamnium macrocarpum, Macrothamnium leptohymenioides, Meteoriella soluta, Neodolichomitra yunnanensis, Orontobryum hookeri, Orontobryum darjeelingensis, Pleurozium schreberi, Pleurozium quitense, Puiggariopsis aurifolia, Rhytidiadelphus loreus, Rhytidiadelphus squarrosus, Rhytidiadelphus japonicus, Rhytidiadelphus subpinnatus, Rhytidiadelphus pacificus, Rhytidiopsis robusta, Leptocladiella delicatula, Leptocladiella flagellaris, Leptocladiella psilura, Hylocomiadelphus triquetrus,

References

William Mitten (1819-1906): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mitt.' 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: 35164409: Based on data supplied by Bryonames