Helicodontium pendulum - Uses, Benefits & Care
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Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pendulum
ID:
1175271
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Brid.) Lindb.
Source:
tro
Year:
1883
Citation Micro:
Moss. Dillen. Hist. Musc. 51 1883
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001174609
Common Names
- Helicodontium pendulum
- Pendulous Toothwort
- Pendulous Tooth Moss
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Helicodontium pendulum (also called 'Pendulous Helicodontium', among many other common names) is a species of moss found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world. It is a small moss with a creeping habit, and its leaves are lanceolate and have a distinct midrib. It is found in moist, shady habitats, such as in the understory of forests.
Uses & Benefits
Helicodontium pendulum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in shady areas.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Helicodontium pendulum is a small, white, 5-petalled flower. The seed of Helicodontium pendulum is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings of Helicodontium pendulum are small, with narrow, pointed leaves.
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Helicodontium pendulum is found in tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, including Mexico, Central America, and South America.
Helicodontium pendulum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Helicodontium pendulum?
Helicodontium pendulum
What type of plant is Helicodontium pendulum?
Moss
What is the habitat of Helicodontium pendulum?
It is found in moist, shady habitats, such as woodlands and forests
Species in the Helicodontium genus
Helicodontium doii, Helicodontium kiusianum, Helicodontium acuminatum, Helicodontium capillare, Helicodontium chloronema, Helicodontium clarazii, Helicodontium complanatum, Helicodontium fabroniopsis, Helicodontium guineense, Helicodontium jacobi-felicis, Helicodontium lanceolatum, Helicodontium leptodontium, Helicodontium minutum, Helicodontium pendulum, Helicodontium pervirens, Helicodontium pseudolimnobium, Helicodontium rhyparobolax, Helicodontium siambonense, Helicodontium formosicum, Helicodontium usagarum,
Species in the Brachytheciaceae family
Aerobryum speciosum, Aerobryum brevicuspis, Aerolindigia capillacea, Brachytheciastrum delicatulum, Brachytheciastrum collinum, Brachytheciastrum dieckei, Brachytheciastrum falcatulum, Brachytheciastrum kashmirense, Brachytheciastrum leibergii, Brachytheciastrum microcollinum, Brachytheciastrum paradoxum, Brachytheciastrum trachypodium, Brachytheciastrum velutinum, Brachytheciastrum fendleri, Brachytheciastrum olympicum, Brachytheciastrum leiopodium, Brachytheciastrum salicinum, Brachytheciastrum umbilicatum, Brachytheciella stolonifera, Brachythecium tortipilum, Brachythecium dahuricum, Brachythecium irinae, Brachythecium jacuticum, Brachythecium chakratense, Brachythecium garhwalense, Brachythecium acuminatum, Brachythecium afroglareosum, Brachythecium albicans, Brachythecium asperrimum, Brachythecium auriculatum, Brachythecium austroglareosum, Brachythecium austrosalebrosum, Brachythecium bellii, Brachythecium bodinieri, Brachythecium borgenii, Brachythecium brachycarpum, Brachythecium brachycladum, Brachythecium buchananii, Brachythecium calliergonoides, Brachythecium campestre, Brachythecium camptothecioides, Brachythecium campylothallum, Brachythecium caucasicum, Brachythecium cavifolium, Brachythecium chauvetii, Brachythecium chocayae, Brachythecium cirrosum, Brachythecium complanatum, Brachythecium comtifolium, Brachythecium conostomum,
References
Sextus Otto Lindberg (1835-1889): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindb.' in the authors string.
Samuel Elisée Bridel-Brideri (1762-1828): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Brid.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35148556: Based on data supplied by Bryonames