Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Family:
Species:
capillifolia
ID:
1196420

Status:
valid

Authors:
Dixon

Source:
tro

Year:
1935

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 38: 101 1935

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001195758



Common Names

  • Schwetschkea capillifolia
  • Capillifolia Moss
  • Schwetschkea Moss


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Uses & Benefits

Schwetschkea capillifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for some animals.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Schwetschkea capillifolia has small, white flowers, with the seed being a small, black, rounded nut. The seedlings are small and have two, upright leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Schwetschkea capillifolia is a terrestrial moss that can be propagated by division or by spores. It prefers moist, shady conditions and can be grown in a potting mix of peat, sand, and perlite. It is best to water the moss with distilled or rainwater and fertilize it with a liquid fertilizer every few weeks. It can also be grown outdoors in a shady, moist area.

Where to Find Schwetschkea capillifolia

Schwetschkea capillifolia can be found in South America.

Species in the Leskeaceae family

Fabronidium guatemaliense, Haplocladium parvulum, Haplocladium angustifolium, Haplocladium discolor, Haplocladium gracilisetum, Haplocladium jacquemontii, Haplocladium larminatii, Haplocladium microphyllum, Haplocladium percapillatum, Haplocladium persistens, Haplocladium porphyropelma, Haplocladium schimperi, Haplocladium stratosum, Haplocladium strictulum, Haplocladium virginianum, Haplocladium plumulosum, Haplocladium perparaphyllum, Haplocladium vestitum, Haplocladium kiusiuense, Hylocomiopsis cylindricarpa, Hylocomiopsis ovicarpa, Leptocladium sinense, Leskea plumaria, Leskea polenburgii, Leskea polycarpa, Leskea riparia, Leskea scabrinervis, Leskea subacuminata, Leskea subfiliramea, Leskea vaucheri, Leskea australis, Leskea brevifolia, Leskea catenularia, Leskea consanguinea, Leskea filivaga, Leskea gracilescens, Leskea guineensis, Leskea hyloapiculata, Leskea integra, Leskea latifolia, Leskea mauritiana, Leskea obscura, Leskea filaria, Leskea leskeoides, Leskea perstricta, Leskea moravica, Leskea sublaevifolia, Leskea acuminata, Leskea schiedeana, Leskeadelphus angustatus,

References

Hugh Neville Dixon (1861-1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dixon' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35184123: Based on data supplied by Bryonames