Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Species:
microcarpum
ID:
1194821

Status:
valid

Authors:
Thér.

Source:
tro

Year:
1932

Citation Micro:
Ann. Cryptog. Exot. 5: 182. ic 1932

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001194159



Common Names

  • Heterophyllium microcarpum
  • Microcarpum Haircap Moss
  • Microcarpum Heterophyllium


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Uses & Benefits

Heterophyllium microcarpum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, headaches, and stomach aches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Heterophyllium microcarpum is small and white, with five petals. The seed is small and black, with a hard outer shell. The seedlings are small and thin, with a single stem and small leaves.

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Where to Find Heterophyllium microcarpum

Heterophyllium microcarpum is native to South Africa and can be found in the Western Cape and Eastern Cape provinces.

Heterophyllium microcarpum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Heterophyllium microcarpum?

Heterophyllium microcarpum

What are the common names of Heterophyllium microcarpum?

Microcarpous water-fern, Microcarpous waterfern

Where is Heterophyllium microcarpum native to?

Asia

Species in the Heterophyllium genus

Species in the Pylaisiadelphaceae family

Gammiella pterogonioides, Gammiella koningsbergeri, Gammiella panchienii, Hageniella assamica, Hageniella isopterygioides, Hageniella sikkimensis, Hageniella micans, Isopterygium affusum, Isopterygium albescens, Isopterygium ambreanum, Isopterygium annamense, Isopterygium antsihanakense, Isopterygium antunesii, Isopterygium applanatum, Isopterygium aquaticum, Isopterygium argillicola, Isopterygium argyroleucum, Isopterygium assamicum, Isopterygium asymmetricum, Isopterygium austrodenticulatum, Isopterygium bancanum, Isopterygium battakense, Isopterygium baurii, Isopterygium borneense, Isopterygium brevicuspis, Isopterygium brevisetum, Isopterygium brownii, Isopterygium byssaceum, Isopterygium byssobolax, Isopterygium candidulum, Isopterygium chalarophyllum, Isopterygium chryseolum, Isopterygium citrinellum, Isopterygium clerophilum, Isopterygium combae, Isopterygium complanatulum, Isopterygium conangium, Isopterygium congoanum, Isopterygium courtoisii, Isopterygium cratericola, Isopterygium dewevrei, Isopterygium elodes, Isopterygium exiguum, Isopterygium exile, Isopterygium fallax, Isopterygium filamentosum, Isopterygium fissum, Isopterygium fruticola, Isopterygium gabonense, Isopterygium gibbosulum,

References

Irénée Thériot (1859-1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Thér.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35181936: Based on data supplied by Bryonames