Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Species:
circinale
ID:
1537656

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hook.) Jan Kučera & Ignatov

Source:
rhakhis

Year:
2019

Citation Micro:
Taxon. 68(4): 646. 2019

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000019977



Common Names

  • Trochophyllohypnum circinale
  • Circinale Trochophyllohypnum
  • Circinale Moss


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Description

Trochophyllohypnum circinale (also called Circinate Trochophyllohypnum, 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

Trochophyllohypnum circinale is used as an ornamental plant in landscaping and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Trochophyllohypnum circinale 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Trochophyllohypnum circinale 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 Trochophyllohypnum circinale

Trochophyllohypnum circinale is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, including Mexico, Central America, and South America.

Trochophyllohypnum circinale FAQ

What is the scientific name of Trochophyllohypnum circinale?

Trochophyllohypnum circinale

What type of plant is Trochophyllohypnum circinale?

It is a species of moss.

Where is Trochophyllohypnum circinale found?

It is found in Vietnam.

Species in the Trochophyllohypnum 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

The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 100487624: Based on data supplied by Bryonames