Hypnodontopsis fossilis - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Dicranidae
Order:
Dicranales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
fossilis
ID:
1205871
Status:
valid
Authors:
J.-P. Frahm
Source:
tro
Year:
2000
Citation Micro:
Lindbergia 25: 36. f. 9 2000
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001205209
Common Names
- Hypnodontopsis fossilis
- Fossilis Hypnodontopsis
- Fossil Hypnodontopsis
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Hypnodontopsis fossilis (also called Fossil Hypnodontopsis, among many other common names) is a small, perennial, herbaceous plant native to the Northern Hemisphere. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as woodlands, meadows, and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Hypnodontopsis fossilis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Hypnodontopsis fossilis has small yellow flowers with four petals. Its seeds are small and round with a dark brown color. The seedlings have a single leaf that is round and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Hypnodontopsis fossilis is a small, perennial liverwort native to North America. It is found in moist, shady areas and is easy to cultivate. Propagation is done by spore dispersal or by division of the plant. The plant should be kept moist and in a shady area.
Where to Find Hypnodontopsis fossilis
Hypnodontopsis fossilis can be found in the northern hemisphere, in temperate climates, including Europe, North America, and Asia.
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.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35205470: Based on data supplied by Bryonames