Kingdom:
Phylum:
Dicranidae
Order:
Dicranales
Species:
pomiforme
ID:
1163357

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hook.) Müll. Hal.

Source:
tro

Year:
1899

Citation Micro:
Hedwigia 38: 91 1899

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001162695



Common Names

  • Hypodontium pomiforme
  • Pomiform Hypodontium Moss
  • Pomiform Hypodontium


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Description

Hypodontium pomiforme (also called 'Apple-shaped Feather-moss', among many other common names) is a small, yellow-green moss with short, spreading stems and small, ovate leaves. It is native to the Northern Hemisphere and can be found in moist, shady areas such as woodlands, rocks, and streambanks.

Uses & Benefits

Hypodontium pomiforme is used as a decorative ground cover and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hypodontium pomiforme has small, yellow-green flowers, which are arranged in a single row. The seed is a small, brown, oval-shaped capsule. The seedlings are small, with a single leaf and a short stem.

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Where to Find Hypodontium pomiforme

Hypodontium pomiforme can be found in North America, Europe, and Asia.

Species in the Hypodontium genus

Species in the Hypodontiaceae family

References

William Jackson Hooker (1785-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.' in the authors string.
Karl Müller (1818-1899): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Müll.Hal.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35129473: Based on data supplied by Bryonames