Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Jungermanniales
Species:
capitata
ID:
1036295

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hook.) Konstant. & Vilnet

Source:
tro

Year:
2009

Citation Micro:
Arctoa 18: 67 2009

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001035633



Common Names

  • Heterogemma capitata
  • Capitate Heterogemma
  • Capitate Fern


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Description

Heterogemma capitata (also called 'Forked Feather Moss', among many other common names) is a species of moss found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world. It is a small, tufted moss with forked leaves and a reddish-brown stem. It is found in moist, shady habitats, such as moist forests and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Heterogemma capitata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, cough, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Heterogemma capitata is a small, yellow, star-shaped flower with four petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have four leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Heterogemma capitata is a small, succulent plant native to South Africa. It can be propagated by seed, cuttings, or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept in a warm, bright location. Cuttings should be taken from the stem and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Division can be done by carefully separating the plant into multiple sections and replanting each section in a separate pot with a well-draining soil mix.

Where to Find Heterogemma capitata

Heterogemma capitata can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, including Mexico, Central America, and South America.

Species in the Heterogemma genus

Species in the Lophoziaceae family

Andrewsianthus bilobus, Andrewsianthus zantenii, Andrewsianthus koponenii, Andrewsianthus cavifolius, Andrewsianthus aberrans, Andrewsianthus perigonialis, Andrewsianthus hodgsoniae, Andrewsianthus scabrellus, Andrewsianthus sphenoloboides, Andrewsianthus bidens, Andrewsianthus carinatus, Andrewsianthus chimbuensis, Andrewsianthus kinabaluensis, Andrewsianthus marionensis, Andrewsianthus mizutanii, Andrewsianthus papillosus, Andrewsianthus puniceus, Andrewsianthus recurvifolius, Andrewsianthus sundaicus, Gerhildiella rossneriana, Heterogemma laxa, Heterogemma capitata, Lophozia pacifica, Lophozia ascendens, Lophozia guttulata, Lophozia latifolia, Lophozia ventricosa, Lophozia silvicola, Lophozia wenzelii, Lophozia laxepinnata, Lophozia serpens, Lophozia subdichotoma, Lophozia tenuicula, Lophozia longiflora, Lophozia silvicoloides, Lophozia ciliata, Lophozia savicziae, Lophozia lacerata, Lophozia pallida, Lophozia schusterana, Lophozia lantratoviae, Lophozia austrosibirica, Lophozia murmanica, Lophozia koreana, Lophozia obscura, Lophozia parciformis, Lophozia svalbardensis, Lophozia udarii, Lophozia fuscovirens, Lophozia indica,

References

William Jackson Hooker (1785-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.' in the authors string.
Nadezhda A. Konstantinova (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Konstant.' in the authors string.
Anna A. Vilnet (b.1982): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vilnet' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 100355680: Based on data supplied by Bryonames