Hymenoloma subtortifolium - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Dicranidae
Order:
Scouleriales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
subtortifolium
ID:
1212899
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Broth.) Ochyra
Source:
tro
Year:
2003
Citation Micro:
Biodivers. Poland 3: 115 2003
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001212237
Common Names
- Hymenoloma subtortifolium
- Subtortuous-leaved Hymenoloma
- Subtortuous-leaved Tooth
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesUses & Benefits
Hymenoloma subtortifolium is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used for erosion control and to provide habitat for wildlife.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Hymenoloma subtortifolium has small, yellow flowers that are borne in clusters on the tips of the stems. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Hymenoloma subtortifolium 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 subtortifolium
Hymenoloma subtortifolium can be found in wetland habitats in North America, Europe, and Asia.
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
Viktor Ferdinand Brotherus (1849-1929): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Broth.' 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: 35214746: Based on data supplied by Bryonames