Isopterygium expallescens - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
expallescens
ID:
1537603
Status:
valid
Authors:
Levier ex Ihsiba
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
1932
Citation Micro:
Classification of Mosses of Japan: 85. 1932
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000019947
Common Names
- Isopterygium expallescens
- Expallescens Isopterygium
- Expallescens Moss
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Isopterygium expallescens (also called Expallescent Isopterygium, among many other common names) is a species of moss in the family Hypnaceae. It is characterized by its yellow-green to yellow-brown color, and its leaves are ovate-lanceolate in shape. It is native to Southeast Asia, and is found in tropical and subtropical forests.
Uses & Benefits
Isopterygium expallescens is used as an ornamental plant in landscaping and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Isopterygium expallescens has small, yellow-green flowers, and the seed is a small, round capsule. The seedlings have a single, long, narrow leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Isopterygium expallescens can be propagated by spores or by division of the plant. It prefers moist, shady areas and should be grown in a soil mix of equal parts peat moss, sand, and loam. The soil should be kept moist, but not soggy. Fertilize with a balanced fertilizer every two weeks during the growing season.
Where to Find Isopterygium expallescens
Isopterygium expallescens can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, including Mexico, Central America, and South America.
Isopterygium expallescens FAQ
What is the scientific name of Isopterygium expallescens?
Isopterygium expallescens
What type of plant is Isopterygium expallescens?
It is a species of moss.
Where is Isopterygium expallescens found?
It is found in Japan.
Species in the Isopterygium genus
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, Isopterygium gracile, Isopterygium gracilisetum, Isopterygium gracillimum, Isopterygium gunnii, Isopterygium hasimotoi, Isopterygium hookeriophilum, Isopterygium hygrophilum,
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
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35137588: Based on data supplied by Bryonames