Hypnodendron microstictum - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnodendrales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
microstictum
ID:
1185492
Status:
valid
Authors:
Mitt. ex A. Jaeger & Sauerb.
Source:
tro
Year:
1880
Citation Micro:
Ber. Thätigk. St. Gallischen Naturwiss. Ges. 1877–78: 360 (Gen. Sp. Musc. 2: ?) 1880
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001184830
Common Names
- Hypnodendron microstictum
- Microstictum Hypnodendron
- Microstictum Moss
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesUses & Benefits
Hypnodendron microstictum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used in the production of herbal medicines and as a soil stabilizer.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Hypnodendron microstictum has small, yellow flowers with four petals. Its seeds are small and black and its seedlings are small and green.
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Hypnodendron microstictum can be propagated by division or by seed. Cultivation requires moist, well-drained soils in partial shade. It is best to avoid direct sunlight and to water regularly.
Where to Find Hypnodendron microstictum
Hypnodendron microstictum is found in tropical and subtropical regions of South America, Central America, and the Caribbean.
Hypnodendron microstictum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hypnodendron microstictum?
Hypnodendron microstictum
What is the common name of Hypnodendron microstictum?
Hypnodendron microstictum
Where is Hypnodendron microstictum found?
Hypnodendron microstictum is found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including South America, Africa, and Southeast Asia.
Species in the Hypnodendron genus
Species in the Spiridentaceae family
Bescherellia elegantissima, Cyrtopus setosus, Dendro-hypnum beccarii, Dendro-hypnum auricomum, Dendro-hypnum brevipes, Dendro-hypnum flagelliferum, Dendro-hypnum fuscomucronatum, Dendro-hypnum milnei, Dendro-hypnum opacum, Dendro-hypnum reinwardtii, Dendro-hypnum subspininervium, Hypnodendron arcuatum, Hypnodendron junghuhnii, Hypnodendron marginatum, Hypnodendron microstictum, Hypnodendron samoanum, Hypnodendron spininervium, Hypnodendron vitiense, Spiridens camusii, Spiridens capillifer, Spiridens longifolius, Spiridens perichaetialis, Spiridens reinwardtii, Spiridens vieillardii, Spiridens spiridentoides, Touwiodendron diversifolium, Mniodendron camptotheca, Mniodendron colensoi, Mniodendron comatulum, Mniodendron comatum, Mniodendron comosum, Mniodendron dendroides, Mniodendron tahiticum,
References
William Mitten (1819-1906): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mitt.' in the authors string.
August Jaeger (1842-1877): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Jaeger' in the authors string.
Friedrich Wilhelm Sauerbeck (1801-1882): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sauerb.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35165194: Based on data supplied by Bryonames