Status:
valid
Authors:
F.G.Wang & F.W.Xing
Source:
tro
Year:
2010
Citation Micro:
Bot. Stud. (Taipei) 51(1): 100 (-104; figs, map). 2010 [Jan 2010]
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001035382
Common Names
- Hypodematium villosum
- Hairy Hypodematium
- Hairy Fern
Description
Hypodematium villosum (also called Hairy Hypodematium, among many other common names) is a species of moss belonging to the Hypodematiaceae family. It is a small moss with a creeping stem and small, ovate-lanceolate leaves that are densely covered in hairs. It is native to the Northern Hemisphere, and is found in moist, shady habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Hypodematium villosum is a species of fern used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in shady areas. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Hypodematium villosum has small, white flowers and its seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hypodematium villosum is a perennial herb that is native to the United States. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost.
Where to Find Hypodematium villosum
Hypodematium villosum can be found in the temperate regions of North America.
Species in the Hypodematium genus
Hypodematium phegopteroideum,
Hypodematium villosum,
Hypodematium crenatum,
Hypodematium glabrius,
Hypodematium fordii,
Hypodematium glanduloso-pilosum,
Hypodematium gracile,
Hypodematium squamuloso-pilosum,
Hypodematium sinense,
Hypodematium daochengense,
Hypodematium glabrum,
Hypodematium glandulosum,
Hypodematium delicatulum,
Hypodematium boonkerdii,
Species in the Hypodematiaceae family
Hypodematium phegopteroideum,
Hypodematium villosum,
Hypodematium crenatum,
Hypodematium glabrius,
Hypodematium fordii,
Hypodematium glanduloso-pilosum,
Hypodematium gracile,
Hypodematium squamuloso-pilosum,
Hypodematium sinense,
Hypodematium daochengense,
Hypodematium glabrum,
Hypodematium glandulosum,
Hypodematium delicatulum,
Hypodematium boonkerdii,
Leucostegia pallida,
Leucostegia truncata,
References
Fa Guo Wang: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.G.Wang' in the authors string.