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
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.
Where to Find Homaliadelphus sharpii
Homaliadelphus sharpii can be found in Europe, North America, and Asia.
Species in the Homaliadelphus genus
Species in the Miyabeaceae family