Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Species:
sharpii
ID:
1183889

Status:
valid

Authors:
(R.S. Williams) Sharp

Source:
tro

Year:
1944

Citation Micro:
Castanea 9: 107 1944

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001183227



Common Names

  • Homaliadelphus sharpii
  • Sharp's Homaliadelphus Moss
  • Sharpii Homaliadelphus Moss


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Uses & Benefits

Homaliadelphus sharpii is used as an ornamental plant in aquariums, terrariums, and paludariums. It can also be used to create a natural-looking habitat for fish and other aquatic life. It is also used as a ground cover in gardens and as a soil stabilizer in areas prone to erosion.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Homaliadelphus sharpii var. rotundatus (Nog.) Z. Iwats.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Homaliadelphus sharpii has small, yellow-green flowers without petals. Its seeds are small, round and black in color. Its seedlings are small and have a single leaf.

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Where to Find Homaliadelphus sharpii

Homaliadelphus sharpii can be found in Europe, North America, and Asia.

Species in the Homaliadelphus genus

References

Aaron John Sharp (1904-1997): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sharp' in the authors string.
Robert Statham Williams (1859-1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.S.Williams' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35162594: Based on data supplied by Bryonames