Eurohypnum revolutum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
revolutum
ID:
1213120
Status:
valid
Authors:
J.-P. Frahm
Source:
tro
Year:
2004
Citation Micro:
Rev. Palaeobot. Palynol. 129: 92 2004
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001212458
Common Names
- Eurohypnum revolutum
- Revolutum Eurohypnum
- Revolutum Moss
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Eurohypnum revolutum (also called Revolute Eurohypnum, among many other common names) is a small moss species found in tropical areas of Africa, Asia, and Australia. It typically grows on rocks, soil, and tree trunks in moist, shady areas.
Uses & Benefits
Eurohypnum revolutum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover in landscaping. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, coughs, and colds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Eurohypnum revolutum has small, yellow-green flowers with three petals, and its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings have a single cotyledon and two small lobes.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Eurohypnum revolutum is a small, tufted liverwort that is relatively easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers moist, shady environments and can be propagated through spores or division of the thallus. It can be grown in a variety of substrates, such as moss, soil, or a combination of the two.
Where to Find Eurohypnum revolutum
Eurohypnum revolutum is found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including Africa, Asia, and Australia.
Eurohypnum revolutum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Eurohypnum revolutum?
Eurohypnum revolutum
What is the growth habit of Eurohypnum revolutum?
It is a small, tufted moss with a prostrate growth habit.
Where is Eurohypnum revolutum found?
It is found in Europe, North America, and Asia.
Species in the Eurohypnum genus
Species in the Hypnaceae family
Acritodon nephophilus, Austrohondaella limata, Bryosedgwickia barlassinae, Chryso-hypnum elegantulum, Chryso-hypnum patens, Chryso-hypnum diminutivum, Chryso-hypnum demaretii, Chryso-hypnum cavifolium, Chryso-hypnum frondosum, Chryso-hypnum crosbyi, Chryso-hypnum hylophilum, Chryso-hypnum rostratulum, Chryso-hypnum smithii, Crepidophyllum modestum, Ctenidiadelphus plumularia, Cyathothecium distichaceum, Dacryophyllum falcifolium, Ectropotheciella decrescens, Ectropotheciella distichophylla, Ectropotheciopsis novoguineensis, Ectropothecium glossophylloides, Ectropothecium laxirete, Ectropothecium aciculare, Ectropothecium adnatum, Ectropothecium aeruginosum, Ectropothecium affine, Ectropothecium afromolluscum, Ectropothecium andrei, Ectropothecium aneitense, Ectropothecium angusto-textum, Ectropothecium anisophyllum, Ectropothecium annamense, Ectropothecium arcuatum, Ectropothecium arfakense, Ectropothecium aubertii, Ectropothecium aureo-crispum, Ectropothecium aureum, Ectropothecium aurifolium, Ectropothecium barbelloides, Ectropothecium bingerianum, Ectropothecium bowiei, Ectropothecium brachycladulum, Ectropothecium brevifalcatum, Ectropothecium buitenzorgii, Ectropothecium burmense, Ectropothecium campaniforme, Ectropothecium campanulatum, Ectropothecium capillisetum, Ectropothecium carolinarum, Ectropothecium chamissonis,
References
Jan-Peter Frahm (1945-2014): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.-P.Frahm' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35215027: Based on data supplied by Bryonames