Helicophyllum torquatum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Bryanae
Order:
Helicophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
torquatum
ID:
1175289
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Hook.) Brid.
Source:
tro
Year:
1827
Citation Micro:
Bryol. Univ. 2: 771 1827
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001174627
Common Names
- Helicophyllum torquatum
- Torquate Helicophyllum
- Torquate Helicophyllum Moss
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Helicophyllum torquatum (also called Torquatum Helicophyllum, among many other common names) is a small, tufted moss with yellow-green leaves. It is native to the Caribbean and is found in moist, shady habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Helicophyllum torquatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Helicophyllum torquatum is a small, yellowish-green, star-shaped structure with 6 petals. The seed is a small, yellowish-brown spore. The seedlings are small, yellowish-green, and have a single leaf.
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Helicophyllum torquatum can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix in spring or summer. Division can be done in spring or fall. The plant should be divided into smaller clumps and replanted in a well-drained soil mix.
Where to Find Helicophyllum torquatum
Helicophyllum torquatum can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Africa, and Australia.
Species in the Helicophyllum genus
Species in the Helicophyllaceae family
References
William Jackson Hooker (1785-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.' 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: 35148582: Based on data supplied by Bryonames