Status:
valid
Authors:
(Hook. f. & Wilson) Ochyra
Source:
tro
Year:
1993
Citation Micro:
Fragm. Florist. Geobot. 38: 84 1993
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001198892
Common Names
- Holodontium strictum
- Strict Holodontium Moss
- Strict Holodontium
Uses & Benefits
Holodontium strictum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a soil stabilizer.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Holodontium strictum has small, yellow-green flowers with four petals. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Holodontium strictum can be propagated by spores or vegetatively. Spores should be sown in a moist, sterile medium and kept in a warm, humid environment. Vegetative propagation can be done by dividing the thalli or by taking stem cuttings. The cuttings should be placed in a moist, sterile medium and kept in a warm, humid environment.
Where to Find Holodontium strictum
Holodontium strictum can be found in the western part of the United States.
Holodontium strictum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Holodontium strictum?
Holodontium strictum
What is the family of Holodontium strictum?
Holodontiaceae
What is the habitat of Holodontium strictum?
Tropical rainforest
Species in the Holodontium genus
Species in the Hymenolomataceae family
Holodontium strictum,
Hymenoloma subglobosum,
Hymenoloma turpe,
Hymenoloma alpinum,
Hymenoloma antarcticum,
Hymenoloma brevifolium,
Hymenoloma compactum,
Hymenoloma crispulum,
Hymenoloma dryptodontoides,
Hymenoloma funiculipes,
Hymenoloma grimmiaceum,
Hymenoloma indicum,
Hymenoloma insulare,
Hymenoloma macrosporum,
Hymenoloma subtortifolium,
Hymenoloma tortifolium,
Hymenoloma mulahacenii,
Hymenoloma immersum,
Valdonia microcarpa,