Hymenoloma antarcticum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Dicranidae
Order:
Scouleriales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
antarcticum
ID:
1212883
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Müll. Hal.) Ochyra
Source:
tro
Year:
2003
Citation Micro:
Biodivers. Poland 3: 114 2003
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001212221
Common Names
- Hymenoloma antarcticum
- Antarctic Hymenoloma
- Antarctic Bogmoss
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Hymenoloma antarcticum (also called Hymenoloma antarcticum, among many other common names) is a small, yellow-brown, cup-shaped liverwort. It is native to New Zealand, and is found in damp, shady places in lowland and montane forests.
Uses & Benefits
Hymenoloma antarcticum has been used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Hymenoloma antarcticum has small, white flowers with four petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and delicate.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Hymenoloma antarcticum is a small, evergreen shrub native to South Africa. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a well-drained potting mix. Keep moist and in bright, indirect light.
Where to Find Hymenoloma antarcticum
Hymenoloma antarcticum can be found in the subantarctic and Antarctic regions of the Southern Hemisphere.
Hymenoloma antarcticum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hymenoloma antarcticum?
Hymenoloma antarcticum
What is the common name of Hymenoloma antarcticum?
Antarctic Hymenoloma
What is the habitat of Hymenoloma antarcticum?
It is found in deciduous and coniferous forests in Antarctica
Species in the Hymenoloma genus
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,
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,
References
Karl Müller (1818-1899): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Müll.Hal.' in the authors string.
Ryszard Ochyra (b.1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ochyra' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35214730: Based on data supplied by Bryonames