Hypnodontopsis apiculatus - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Dicranidae
Order:
Dicranales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
apiculatus
ID:
1193484
Status:
valid
Authors:
Z. Iwats. & Nog.
Source:
tro
Year:
1957
Citation Micro:
Bryologist 60: 303 1957
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001192822
Common Names
- Hypnodontopsis apiculatus
- Apiculate Hypnodontopsis
- Hypnodontopsis Moss
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Hypnodontopsis apiculatus (also called Apiculate Hypnodontopsis, among many other common names) is a species of moss in the family Bartramiaceae. It is found in Europe, Asia, and North America. It grows in moist, shady habitats, such as woodlands, forests, and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Hypnodontopsis apiculatus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a groundcover in areas where it is difficult to maintain other plants.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Hypnodontopsis apiculatus has small white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and light green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Hypnodontopsis apiculatus is a small moss that grows in moist, shady habitats. It can be propagated by division or by spore sowing. It prefers a moist, acidic soil and should be kept in partial shade. It is best to water it regularly and to keep the soil moist but not soggy.
Where to Find Hypnodontopsis apiculatus
Hypnodontopsis apiculatus can be found in moist, shady places in temperate regions of Europe, Asia, and North America.
Species in the Hypnodontopsis genus
Species in the Rhachitheciaceae family
Hypnodontopsis mexicana, Hypnodontopsis apiculatus, Hypnodontopsis fossilis, Hypnodontopsis confertus, Hypnodontopsis spathulata, Hypnodontopsis pilifera, Hypnodontopsis casparyi, Hypnodontopsis lingulata, Jonesiobryum cerradense, Jonesiobryum sphaerocarpum, Jonesiobryum termitarum, Jonesiobryum dumboi, Rhachithecium nipponicum, Rhachithecium papillosum, Rhachithecium perpusillum, Rhachithecium welwitschii, Tisserantiella pulchella, Tisserantiella minutissima, Ulea palmicola, Ulea yesensis, Ulea paraguensis, Zanderia octoblepharis, Rhachitheciopsis tisserantii,
References
Akira Noguchi (1907-1988): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nog.' in the authors string.
Zennosuke Iwatsuki (1929-2015): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Z.Iwats.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35179916: Based on data supplied by Bryonames