Hypnodontopsis confertus - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Dicranidae
Order:
Dicranales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
confertus
ID:
1208270
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Göpp. & Berendt) J.-P. Frahm
Source:
tro
Year:
2001
Citation Micro:
Trop. Bryol. 20: 80 2001
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001207608
Common Names
- Hypnodontopsis confertus
- Confert Hypnodontopsis
- Konfert Hypnodontopsis
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Hypnodontopsis confertus (also called the crowded hypnodontopsis, among many other common names) is a species of liverwort found in the Northern Hemisphere. It has a thalloid habit and is typically found in damp, shady places, such as moist woodlands and shaded rocks. It is native to North America, Europe, and Asia.
Uses & Benefits
Hypnodontopsis confertus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in landscaping. It is also used as a food source for livestock and as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Hypnodontopsis confertus is a small, yellow-green, star-shaped flower with four petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped capsule. The seedlings are small, with light green leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Hypnodontopsis confertus is a small, epiphytic liverwort that is native to India. It can be propagated by spore sowing. It prefers moist, shady conditions and can be grown in a potting mix of peat and sand or in a bark-based potting mix. It can also be grown on a piece of bark or a piece of wood.
Where to Find Hypnodontopsis confertus
Hypnodontopsis confertus is native to the temperate and boreal regions of Europe, including Poland, Germany, and the Czech Republic.
Hypnodontopsis confertus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hypnodontopsis confertus?
Hypnodontopsis confertus
What is the common name of Hypnodontopsis confertus?
Confertus Hypnodontopsis
What type of environment does Hypnodontopsis confertus prefer?
Hypnodontopsis confertus prefers moist, shady environments
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
Heinrich Göppert (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Göpp.' in the authors string.
Jan-Peter Frahm (1945-2014): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.-P.Frahm' in the authors string.
Georg Karl Berendt (1790-1850): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Berendt' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35208484: Based on data supplied by Bryonames