Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnodendrales
Species:
samoanum
ID:
1185507

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mitt.

Source:
tro

Year:
1873

Citation Micro:
Fl. Vit. 401 1873

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001184845

Common Names

  • Hypnodendron samoanum
  • Samoanum Hypnodendron
  • Samoanum Moss

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Uses & Benefits

Hypnodendron samoanum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used to create a naturalistic look in landscaping. Its leaves are used in traditional medicine to treat skin conditions.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hypnodendron samoanum is small and yellowish-green in color. Its seeds are small and round, and its seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Where to Find Hypnodendron samoanum

Hypnodendron samoanum can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, Africa, and Asia.

Hypnodendron samoanum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hypnodendron samoanum?

Hypnodendron samoanum

What is the common name of Hypnodendron samoanum?

Hypnodendron samoanum

Where is Hypnodendron samoanum found?

Hypnodendron samoanum is found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including South America, Africa, and Southeast Asia.

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.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35165211: Based on data supplied by Bryonames