Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Species:
submontanum
ID:
1196633

Status:
valid

Authors:
Enroth

Source:
tro

Year:
1989

Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Fenn. 137: 55. f. 6: a–h, 10 1989

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001195971



Common Names

  • Submontanum Himantocladium Moss
  • Himantocladium Moss
  • Himantocladium Submontanum Moss


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Description

Himantocladium submontanum (also called Himantocladium submontanum, among many other common names) is a species of moss found in Africa. It has a thallus composed of a single, erect, lobed gametophyte with a smooth surface. It is found in wet, shaded habitats in the Lebombo Mountains of Mozambique and South Africa.

Uses & Benefits

Himantocladium submontanum has been used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as a soil stabilizer, and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Himantocladium submontanum has small, yellow-green flowers that grow in clusters. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Himantocladium submontanum is a small, moss-like plant that is native to New Guinea. It is a terrestrial plant that grows in moist, shady areas. It can be propagated by division or by spore sowing. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It can tolerate temperatures down to 0°C (32°F). It is best to water it regularly and keep the soil moist but not soggy.

Where to Find Himantocladium submontanum

Himantocladium submontanum can be found in the Northern Hemisphere, in Europe, Asia, and North America.

Species in the Neckeraceae family

Forsstroemia goughiana, Forsstroemia yezoana, Forsstroemia coronata, Forsstroemia cryphaeoides, Forsstroemia indica, Forsstroemia japonica, Forsstroemia neckeroides, Forsstroemia producta, Forsstroemia trichomitria, Forsstroemia thomsonii, Forsstroemia noguchii, Forsstroemia lasioides, Forsstroemia denigricans, Forsstroemia fauriei, Forsstroemia flexiramea, Forsstroemia humilis, Forsstroemia inopinata, Forsstroemia konoi, Forsstroemia pusilla, Forsstroemia setschwanica, Leptodon acuminatus, Leptodon longisetus, Leptodon pluvinii, Leptodon smithii, Leptodon fuciformis, Leptodon corsicus, Leptodon dillenii, Leptodon remotifolius, Taiwanobryum anacamptolepis, Taiwanobryum crenulatum, Taiwanobryum mucronatum, Taiwanobryum guangdongense, Taiwanobryum speciosum, Taiwanobryum praetermissum, Taiwanobryum serrulatifolium, Taiwanobryum undulatifolium, Taiwanobryum yunnanense, Alleniella besseri, Alleniella brownii, Alleniella chilensis, Alleniella complanata, Alleniella hymenodonta, Alleniella remota, Alleniella scabridens, Alleniella submacrocarpa, Alleniella urnigera, Alleniella andina, Alleniella ehrenbergii, Alleniella laevigata, Alleniella obtusifolia,

References

Johannes Enroth (b.1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Enroth' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35184397: Based on data supplied by Bryonames