Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Species:
geniculatum
ID:
1196333

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Mitt.) W.R. Buck

Source:
tro

Year:
1989

Citation Micro:
Bryologist 92: 534 1989

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001195671



Common Names

  • Henicodium geniculatum
  • Geniculate Henicodium Moss
  • Geniculate Henicodium


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Description

Henicodium geniculatum (also called Knotted Henicodium, among many other common names) is a species of moss in the family Henicodiaceae. It is found in North America, Europe, and Asia. It grows in moist, shady habitats, such as forests, and is characterized by its bright green color with yellowish-brown tips.

Uses & Benefits

Henicodium geniculatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases and as a dye for fabrics.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Henicodium geniculatum has small, white flowers with a single stamen and a three-lobed stigma. The seeds are small, black and glossy. The seedlings are small and delicate, with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Henicodium geniculatum can be propagated by division or by sowing seeds. Cultivation is best done in a moist, well-drained soil in a sunny position. It is an evergreen, low-growing, mat-forming perennial that typically grows to 4-6” tall and spreads to 12” wide.

Where to Find Henicodium geniculatum

Henicodium geniculatum can be found in tropical and subtropical regions, from India to Indonesia.

Henicodium geniculatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Henicodium geniculatum?

Henicodium geniculatum

What is the common name of Henicodium geniculatum?

Geniculatum Henicodium Moss

What are the characteristics of Henicodium geniculatum?

Henicodium geniculatum is a small, bright green moss with erect stems and small, ovate leaves that are arranged in two rows.

Species in the Henicodium genus

Species in the Pterobryaceae family

Calyptothecium acostatum, Calyptothecium prainii, Calyptothecium acutum, Calyptothecium bescherellei, Calyptothecium burmense, Calyptothecium duplicatum, Calyptothecium extensum, Calyptothecium hookeri, Calyptothecium nitidum, Calyptothecium oxyphyllum, Calyptothecium pinnatum, Calyptothecium ramosii, Calyptothecium recurvulum, Calyptothecium subacutum, Calyptothecium subhumile, Calyptothecium symphysodontoides, Calyptothecium urvilleanum, Calyptothecium wightii, Calyptothecium auriculatum, Calyptothecium integrifolium, Calyptothecium compressum, Calyptothecium pterobryoides, Calyptothecium squarrosulum, Calyptothecium phyllogonioides, Calyptothecium philippinense, Henicodium geniculatum, Hildebrandtiella cuspidans, Hildebrandtiella endotrichelloides, Hildebrandtiella longiseta, Hildebrandtiella phleoides, Jaegerina formosa, Jaegerina guatemalensis, Jaegerina luzonensis, Jaegerina plicata, Jaegerina robillardii, Jaegerina scariosa, Jaegerina solitaria, Jaegerina stolonifera, Jaegerina retrosquarrosa, Micralsopsis complanata, Muellerobryum whiteleggei, Neolindbergia deningeri, Neolindbergia rigida, Neolindbergia robusta, Neolindbergia rugosa, Neolindbergia vitiensis, Neolindbergia cladomnioides, Neolindbergia veloirae, Orthorrhynchidium planifrons, Orthostichopsis fornicata,

References

William Mitten (1819-1906): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mitt.' in the authors string.
William Russel Buck (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.R.Buck' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35184017: Based on data supplied by Bryonames