Hypnodontopsis casparyi - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Dicranidae
Order:
Dicranales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
casparyi
ID:
1213972
Status:
valid
Authors:
(R. Klebs) J.-P. Frahm
Source:
tro
Year:
2005
Citation Micro:
Bryologist 108: 231 2005
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001213310
Common Names
- Caspary's Hypnodontopsis
- Hypnodontopsis casparyi
- Casparyi Hypnodontopsis
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Hypnodontopsis casparyi (also called Caspary's hypnodontopsis, among many other common names) is a small, terrestrial, non-vascular plant. It is native to tropical Africa and is found in moist, shady habitats. It has a small, green, thread-like thallus with a single, large, air-filled chamber.
Uses & Benefits
Hypnodontopsis casparyi has been used as a food source and for its medicinal properties. It has been used to treat digestive problems, fever, and inflammation. It is also used as a dye and for its ornamental value.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower: Pale yellowish green, with a yellowish green perianth. Seed: Brown, with a smooth surface. Seedlings: Pale yellowish green, with a yellowish green perianth.
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Hypnodontopsis casparyi can be propagated by seed or by division of the rhizomes. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil in a sunny location. The rhizomes should be divided in early spring and replanted in a well-drained soil. The plants should be watered regularly and fertilized once a month.
Where to Find Hypnodontopsis casparyi
Hypnodontopsis casparyi can be found in wet, shady areas of Europe and North America.
Hypnodontopsis casparyi FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hypnodontopsis casparyi?
Hypnodontopsis casparyi
What is the common name of Hypnodontopsis casparyi?
Caspary's Hypnodontopsis
What type of plant is Hypnodontopsis casparyi?
Hypnodontopsis casparyi is a species of moss
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
Jan-Peter Frahm (1945-2014): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.-P.Frahm' in the authors string.
Georg Klebs (1857-1918): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.A.Klebs' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35216124: Based on data supplied by Bryonames