Hypnodontopsis lingulata - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Dicranidae
Order:
Dicranales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lingulata
ID:
1213973
Status:
valid
Authors:
J.-P. Frahm
Source:
tro
Year:
2005
Citation Micro:
Bryologist 108: 232. f. 12 2005
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001213311
Common Names
- Lingulate Hypnodontopsis
- Hypnodontopsis lingulata
- Lingulata Hypnodontopsis
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Hypnodontopsis lingulata (also called Lingulate 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 lingulata 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 lingulata 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 lingulata
Hypnodontopsis lingulata can be found in wet, shady areas of Europe and North America.
Hypnodontopsis lingulata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hypnodontopsis lingulata?
Hypnodontopsis lingulata
What is the common name of Hypnodontopsis lingulata?
Lingulate Hypnodontopsis
What type of plant is Hypnodontopsis lingulata?
Hypnodontopsis lingulata 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.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35216125: Based on data supplied by Bryonames