Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hookeriales
Genus:
Species:
punctata
ID:
1185445

Status:
valid

Authors:
Broth.

Source:
tro

Year:
1907

Citation Micro:
Nat. Pflanzenfam. I(3): 950 1907

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001184783



Common Names

  • Punctata Moss
  • Hypnella Punctata
  • Tree Moss


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Uses & Benefits

Hypnella punctata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to stabilize soil and to prevent erosion.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: small, white, with four petals. Seed: small, round, black. Seedlings: thin, pale green, with small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hypnella punctata is a small, tufted, perennial grass that grows in dry, sandy soils. It is propagated by seed and can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It is drought tolerant and requires little maintenance. It is a good choice for low-maintenance landscapes.

Where to Find Hypnella punctata

Hypnella punctata can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.

Hypnella punctata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hypnella punctata?

Hypnella punctata

What is the common name of Hypnella punctata?

Punctate Hypnella

What is the natural habitat of Hypnella punctata?

Tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests

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

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: 35165140: Based on data supplied by Bryonames