Status:
valid
Authors:
(Hedw.) Jenn.
Source:
tro
Year:
1913
Citation Micro:
Man. Mosses W. Pennsylvania 287 1913
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001184273
Common Names
- Lurid Thread-moss
- Lurid Bog-moss
- Lurid Needle-moss
Uses & Benefits
Hygrohypnum luridum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and aquariums. It is also used as a soil stabilizer in areas prone to erosion and landslides.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Hygrohypnum luridum is small and inconspicuous, with a single perianth of four tepals. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped capsule. The seedlings are small and delicate, with a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hygrohypnum luridum is a small, tufted moss that grows in moist, shady habitats. It is propagated by spores or by division of the tufts. It prefers moist, humus-rich soil and partial shade. It is best grown in a sheltered position, as it is sensitive to cold, dry winds. It is also sensitive to drought, so it should be watered regularly during dry periods. It can be propagated by division of the tufts or by spores.
Where to Find Hygrohypnum luridum
Hygrohypnum luridum can be found in moist habitats, such as wet rocks, wet soil, and wet logs, throughout much of the Northern Hemisphere.
Hygrohypnum luridum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hygrohypnum luridum?
Hygrohypnum luridum
What type of plant is Hygrohypnum luridum?
Moss
Where is Hygrohypnum luridum found?
North America, Europe, and Asia
Species in the Hygrohypnum genus
Species in the Amblystegiaceae family
Tomentypnum nitens,
Tomentypnum falcifolium,
Tomentypnum involutum,
Tomentypnum vittii,
Amblystegium arvernense,
Amblystegium glaziovii,
Amblystegium serpens,
Amblystegium sparsile,
Amblystegium speirophyllum,
Amblystegium subulatum,
Amblystegium tenuifolium,
Amblystegium chalaropelma,
Amblystegium patenti-flexuosum,
Amblystegium stricto-serpens,
Amblystegium camisassae,
Amblystegium calcareum,
Amblystegium pseudosubtile,
Anacamptodon africanus,
Anacamptodon amblystegioides,
Anacamptodon cubensis,
Anacamptodon fortunei,
Anacamptodon latidens,
Anacamptodon splachnoides,
Anacamptodon validinervis,
Anacamptodon wattsii,
Anacamptodon compactus,
Anacamptodon marginatus,
Anacamptodon minimus,
Anacamptodon kamchaticus,
Anacamptodon touwii,
Bryostreimannia turgida,
Campylium squarrosulum,
Campylium amblystegioides,
Campylium annamense,
Campylium chrysophyllum,
Campylium glaucocarpoides,
Campylium insubricum,
Campylium stellatum,
Campylium zemliae,
Campylium gollanii,
Campylium longicuspis,
Campylium laxifolium,
Campylium protensum,
Campylium bambergeri,
Campylium hylocomioides,
Conardia compacta,
Cratoneuron filicinum,
Cratoneuron curvicaule,
Cratoneuropsis relaxa,
Cratoneuropsis chilensis,