Hygrodicranum bolivianum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Dicranidae
Order:
Dicranales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
bolivianum
ID:
1184898
Status:
valid
Authors:
Herzog
Source:
tro
Year:
1916
Citation Micro:
Biblioth. Bot. 87: 15. pl. 1: f. 1 1916
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001184236
Common Names
- Bolivian Hygrodicranum
- Hygrodicranum Bolivianum
- Hygrodicranum bolivianum Moss
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Hygrodicranum bolivianum (also called Bolivian Hygro, among many other common names) is a species of moss in the Amblystegiaceae family. It is native to Bolivia, where it grows in moist, shady areas such as wet rocks, tree trunks, and soil. It has an upright habit, with stems reaching up to 3 cm in height and bearing oval-shaped leaves with pointed tips.
Uses & Benefits
Hygrodicranum bolivianum is used as a soil stabilizer and erosion control, as well as a ground cover and ornamental plant. It is also used to create habitats for wildlife, and as a natural mulch for gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Hygrodicranum bolivianum has small, yellowish-green flowers with four petals. Its seeds are small, black and glossy. The seedlings are slender with a single stem and two opposite leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Hygrodicranum bolivianum can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. It is best to water regularly and fertilize once a month during the growing season.
Where to Find Hygrodicranum bolivianum
Hygrodicranum bolivianum can be found in the tropical regions of South America and Africa.
Species in the Hygrodicranum genus
Species in the Aongstroemiaceae family
Aongstroemia filiformis, Aongstroemia appressa, Aongstroemia gayana, Aongstroemia julacea, Aongstroemia longipes, Aongstroemia orientalis, Aongstroemia subcompressa, Aongstroemia skorpili, Aongstroemiopsis julacea, Diobelonella palustris, Diobelonella rotundata, Hygrodicranum bolivianum, Hygrodicranum falklandicum, Hygrodicranum herrerae, Polymerodon andinus, Dichodontium debile, Dichodontium integrum, Dichodontium olympicum, Dichodontium pellucidum, Dichodontium flavescens, Dichodontium zgodon, Neodicranella hamulosa,
References
Theodor Herzog (1880-1961): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Herzog' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35164264: Based on data supplied by Bryonames