Status:
valid
Authors:
(Sande Lac.) M. Fleisch.
Source:
tro
Year:
1908
Citation Micro:
Musci Buitenzorg 3: 664 1908
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001174291
Common Names
- Hampeella pallens
- Pallens Moss
- Pallid Moss
Uses & Benefits
Hampeella pallens is used as a soil stabilizer, in the production of paper, and as a source of food for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Hampeella pallens are small and white, with 6 tepals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have small, lanceolate leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hampeella pallens can be propagated by division or by spore. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It is best to keep the soil slightly acidic and water regularly. Fertilize once a month with a balanced fertilizer.
Where to Find Hampeella pallens
Hampeella pallens is found in India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka.
Hampeella pallens FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hampeella pallens?
Hampeella pallens
What are the common names of Hampeella pallens?
Common names of Hampeella pallens include Pale Moss, Pale Feather Moss, and Pale Haircap Moss
What is the habitat of Hampeella pallens?
Hampeella pallens is found in moist, shady habitats in China, Japan, and Korea
Species in the Hampeella genus
Species in the Ptychomniaceae family
Cladomnion ericoides,
Cladomniopsis crenato-obtusa,
Dichelodontium nitidum,
Endotrichellopsis laevifolia,
Euptychium piliferum,
Euptychium cuspidatum,
Euptychium dumosum,
Euptychium mucronatum,
Euptychium pungens,
Euptychium robustum,
Euptychium vitiense,
Garovaglia binsteadii,
Garovaglia brassii,
Garovaglia crispata,
Garovaglia eberhardtii,
Garovaglia robbinsii,
Garovaglia zantenii,
Garovaglia angustifolia,
Garovaglia aristata,
Garovaglia baeuerlenii,
Garovaglia compressa,
Garovaglia crispa,
Garovaglia elegans,
Garovaglia luzonensis,
Garovaglia plicata,
Garovaglia plumosa,
Garovaglia powellii,
Garovaglia setigera,
Garovaglia subelegans,
Garovaglia tortifolia,
Garovaglia mujuensis,
Glyphothecium sciuroides,
Hampeella alaris,
Hampeella pallens,
Hampeella concavifolia,
Ombronesus chilensis,
Ptychomniella ptychocarpon,
Ptychomnion aciculare,
Ptychomnion cygnisetum,
Ptychomnion densifolium,
Ptychomnion falcatulum,
Tetraphidopsis pusilla,
Glyphotheciopsis gracilis,