Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hookeriales
Species:
venustum
ID:
1175246

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Mitt.) Broth.

Source:
tro

Year:
1907

Citation Micro:
Nat. Pflanzenfam. I(3): 953. 694 1907

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001174584



Common Names

  • Helicoblepharum venustum
  • Venustum Moss
  • Moss of the Venustum


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Description

Helicoblepharum venustum (also called Venustum Helicoblepharum, among many other common names) is a small, tufted moss with yellow-green leaves. It is native to South America and is found in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Helicoblepharum venustum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Helicoblepharum venustum is a small, yellow, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with bright green leaves and a yellow stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Helicoblepharum venustum can be propagated by division of the plant or by spores. It prefers moist, shady environments and prefers to be grown in a soil that is rich in organic matter. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every few weeks with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Helicoblepharum venustum

Helicoblepharum venustum can be found in Central and South America.

Species in the Pilotrichaceae family

Amblytropis hispidula, Amblytropis setosa, Actinodontium adscendens, Actinodontium dusenii, Actinodontium rhaphidostegum, Actinodontium sprucei, Actinodontium streptopogoneum, Actinodontium pygmaeum, Brymela angustiretis, Brymela complanata, Brymela crosbyi, Brymela laevinervis, Brymela tutezona, Brymela acuminata, Brymela cuspidata, Brymela fissidentoides, Brymela fluminensis, Brymela obtusifolia, Brymela parkeriana, Brymela rugulosa, Brymela websteri, Brymela cavifolia, Callicostella callicostelloides, Callicostella africana, Callicostella apophysata, Callicostella armata, Callicostella ascensionis, Callicostella attenuata, Callicostella beccariana, Callicostella belangeriana, Callicostella bernoullii, Callicostella bisexualis, Callicostella brevipes, Callicostella caledonica, Callicostella campbelliana, Callicostella chevalieri, Callicostella chionophylla, Callicostella chlorina, Callicostella chloroneura, Callicostella circinata, Callicostella constricta, Callicostella cruegeri, Callicostella daltoniaecarpa, Callicostella depressa, Callicostella disticha, Callicostella eberhardtiana, Callicostella emarginatula, Callicostella erosotruncata, Callicostella fallax, Callicostella fissidentella,

References

William Mitten (1819-1906): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mitt.' in the authors string.
Viktor Ferdinand Brotherus (1849-1929): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Broth.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35148522: Based on data supplied by Bryonames