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
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.
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 Himantocladium genus
Species in the Neckeraceae family
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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,