Hypopterygium elatum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypopterygiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
elatum
ID:
1187069
Status:
valid
Authors:
Tixier
Source:
tro
Year:
1966
Citation Micro:
Rev. Bryol. Lichénol. 34: 152. f. 15 1966
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001186407
Common Names
- Hypopterygium elatum
- Elatum Moss
- Tall Hypopterygium
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Hypopterygium elatum (also called 'Erect Hypopterygium', among many other common names) is a small, tufted moss with leaves that are ovate-lanceolate in shape. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, and typically grows in moist, shady habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Hypopterygium elatum is used as an ornamental plant and for soil stabilization. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine as a diuretic and to treat urinary tract infections.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Hypopterygium elatum is a small white or yellowish flower with four petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and thin with a single leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Hypopterygium elatum is a small, tufted moss that is native to North America. It prefers moist, shady habitats and is commonly found in woodlands and along streams. It can be propagated by division of the tufts or by spore sowing. To cultivate it, provide a moist, shady environment with plenty of organic matter in the soil. It can be grown in a pot or in the ground.
Where to Find Hypopterygium elatum
Hypopterygium elatum can be found in North America, Europe, and Asia.
Species in the Hypopterygiaceae family
Arbusculohypopterygium arbuscula, Canalohypopterygium tamariscinum, Catharomnion ciliatum, Cyathophorum adiantum, Cyathophorum africanum, Cyathophorum bulbosum, Cyathophorum spinosum, Cyathophorum tahitense, Dendrocyathophorum decolyi, Dendrohypopterygium filiculiforme, Hypopterygium hookerianum, Hypopterygium didictyon, Hypopterygium discolor, Hypopterygium flavolimbatum, Hypopterygium rotulatum, Hypopterygium sandwicense, Hypopterygium tamarisci, Hypopterygium vriesei, Hypopterygium lutescens, Hypopterygium elatum, Hypopterygium parvifolium, Hypopterygium obstusum, Lopidium concinnum, Lopidium nematosum, Lopidium struthiopteris,
References
Pierre Tixier (1918-1997): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Tixier' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35168566: Based on data supplied by Bryonames