Status:
valid
Authors:
M. Fleisch.
Source:
tro
Year:
1923
Citation Micro:
Musci Buitenzorg 4: 1470 1923
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001163931
Common Names
- Rhizohypnella sundaensis
- Sunda Rhizohypnella
- Sunda Rhizohypnella Moss
Description
Rhizohypnella sundaensis (also called 'Sunda Hypnella Moss', among many other common names) is a species of moss in the Hypnaceae family. It is found in North America, Europe, and Asia. It is typically found in moist, shady areas, such as woodlands, meadows, and streambanks.
Uses & Benefits
Rhizohypnella sundaensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for landscaping. It is also used as a ground cover in areas with poor soil and for erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Rhizohypnella sundaensis has small, yellow-green flowers and small, brownish-black seeds. The seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Rhizohypnella sundaensis can be propagated by division or by sowing spores. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It is best grown in a humus-rich soil with plenty of organic matter. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.
Where to Find Rhizohypnella sundaensis
Rhizohypnella sundaensis can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, Africa, and Asia.
Species in the Rhizohypnella 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,