Status:
valid
Authors:
Besch.
Source:
tro
Year:
1873
Citation Micro:
Ann. Sci. Nat., Bot., sér. 5, 18: 218 1873
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001184396
Common Names
- Hymenodon sphaerothecius
- Sphaerothecius Tooth-moss
- Sphaerothecius Tooth-moss
Uses & Benefits
Hymenodon sphaerothecius is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases, wounds and rheumatism.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Hymenodon sphaerothecius has small, yellowish-green flowers, and its seeds are small and brown. Its seedlings are small and delicate, with a few leaves.
Where to Find Hymenodon sphaerothecius
Hymenodon sphaerothecius can be found in moist and shady habitats in North America, Europe, and Asia.
Hymenodon sphaerothecius FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hymenodon sphaerothecius?
Hymenodon sphaerothecius
What is the common name of Hymenodon sphaerothecius?
Hymenodon sphaerothecius
What is the habitat of Hymenodon sphaerothecius?
It is found in moist forests, swamps, and bogs
Species in the Hymenodon genus
Species in the Orthodontiaceae family
Orthodontium denticulatum,
Orthodontium gracile,
Orthodontium infractum,
Orthodontium itacolumitis,
Orthodontium lineare,
Orthodontium loreifolium,
Orthodontium pallens,
Orthodontium pellucens,
Orthodontium ruwenzorensis,
Orthodontium lignicola,
Hymenodon aeruginosus,
Hymenodon angustifolius,
Hymenodon pilifer,
Hymenodon sericeus,
Hymenodon sphaerothecius,
Hymenodon tenellus,
Hymenodon reggaeus,
Hymenodon chenianus,
Leptotheca boliviana,
Leptotheca gaudichaudii,