Hypnodontopsis pilifera - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Dicranidae
Order:
Dicranales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pilifera
ID:
1213119
Status:
valid
Authors:
J.-P. Frahm
Source:
tro
Year:
2004
Citation Micro:
Rev. Palaeobot. Palynol. 129: 86 2004
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001212457
Common Names
- Hypnodontopsis pilifera
- Pilifera Hypnodontopsis
- Pilifera Moss
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Hypnodontopsis pilifera (also called Hairy Hypnodontopsis, among many other common names) is a small moss species found in tropical areas of Africa, Asia, and Australia. It typically grows on rocks, soil, and tree trunks in moist, shady areas.
Uses & Benefits
Hypnodontopsis pilifera is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover in landscaping. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, coughs, and colds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Hypnodontopsis pilifera has small, yellow-green flowers with three petals, and its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings have a single cotyledon and two small lobes.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Hypnodontopsis pilifera is a small, tufted liverwort that is relatively easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers moist, shady environments and can be propagated through spores or division of the thallus. It can be grown in a variety of substrates, such as moss, soil, or a combination of the two.
Where to Find Hypnodontopsis pilifera
Hypnodontopsis pilifera is found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including Africa, Asia, and Australia.
Hypnodontopsis pilifera FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hypnodontopsis pilifera?
Hypnodontopsis pilifera
What is the growth habit of Hypnodontopsis pilifera?
It is a small, tufted moss with a prostrate growth habit.
Where is Hypnodontopsis pilifera found?
It is found in 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: 35215026: Based on data supplied by Bryonames