Status:
valid
Authors:
Váňa & D.G. Long
Source:
tro
Year:
2008
Citation Micro:
Fieldiana, Bot., n.s. 47: 134 2008
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001214494
Common Names
- Hamatostrepta Concinna
- Hamatostrepta Moss
- Hamatostrepta Lichen
Description
Hamatostrepta concinna (also called 'Concinnous Hamatostrepta', among many other common names) is a liverwort species native to Madagascar. It is a small, tufted liverwort, with a rosette-like growth form. It prefers moist, shady habitats, such as woodlands and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Hamatostrepta concinna is used in traditional Chinese medicine for its anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Hamatostrepta concinna has small, yellowish-green flowers with a single female and two male stamens. Its seeds are small, dark brown and globose. The seedlings are small and have a single, long-stalked leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hamatostrepta concinna is a small, tufted moss that grows in moist, shady areas. It is propagated by division of the tufts or by spore sowing. It is best grown in moist, shady areas with plenty of organic matter in the soil. It is tolerant of a wide range of temperatures and can be grown indoors or outdoors.
Where to Find Hamatostrepta concinna
Hamatostrepta concinna is found in Europe, specifically in Denmark, Germany, and Sweden.
Hamatostrepta concinna FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hamatostrepta concinna?
Hamatostrepta concinna
What is the common name of Hamatostrepta concinna?
Concinna Hamatostrepta
What is the habitat of Hamatostrepta concinna?
It is found in moist to wet habitats, such as in streams, lakes, and marshes
Species in the Hamatostrepta genus
Species in the Anastrophyllaceae family
Anastrepta orcadensis,
Anastrophyllum assimile,
Anastrophyllum donnianum,
Anastrophyllum michauxii,
Anastrophyllum auritum,
Anastrophyllum stellatum,
Anastrophyllum tubulosum,
Anastrophyllum piligerum,
Anastrophyllum ciliatum,
Anastrophyllum esenbeckii,
Anastrophyllum joergensenii,
Anastrophyllum nigrescens,
Anastrophyllum ellipticum,
Anastrophyllum squarrosum,
Anastrophyllum alpinum,
Anastrophyllum divergens,
Anastrophyllum fissum,
Anastrophyllum obtusum,
Barbilophozia barbata,
Barbilophozia hatcheri,
Barbilophozia lycopodioides,
Barbilophozia rubescens,
Barbilophozia sudetica,
Biantheridion undulifolium,
Chandonanthus squarrosus,
Crossocalyx hellerianus,
Crossocalyx tenuis,
Gymnocolea inflata,
Hamatostrepta concinna,
Hattoria yakushimensis,
Isopaches bicrenatus,
Isopaches decolorans,
Isopaches alboviridis,
Isopaches pumicicola,
Neoorthocaulis attenuatus,
Neoorthocaulis binsteadii,
Neoorthocaulis floerkei,
Neoorthocaulis hyperboreus,
Orthocaulis atlanticus,
Orthocaulis cavifolius,
Plicanthus giganteus,
Plicanthus hirtellus,
Plicanthus birmensis,
Plicanthus difficilis,
Schljakovia kunzeana,
Schljakovianthus quadrilobus,
Sphenolobopsis pearsonii,
Sphenolobus minutus,
Sphenolobus saxicola,
Sphenolobus austroamericanus,