Hypopterygium parvifolium - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypopterygiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
parvifolium
ID:
1215092
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Bosch & Sande Lac.) A.J. Shaw, I.H. Holz, C.J. Cox & Goffinet
Source:
tro
Year:
2008
Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. 33: 28 2008
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001214430
Common Names
- Hypopterygium parvifolium
- Parvifolium Moss
- Hypopterygium Moss
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Hypopterygium parvifolium (also called Parvifolium Hypopterygium, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen moss that is native to the tropical regions of Africa and Asia. It grows in moist, shady habitats, and its physical characteristics include a flat, green thallus with small, rounded leaves.
Uses & Benefits
Hypopterygium parvifolium is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in landscaping.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Hypopterygium parvifolium is small and yellowish-green in color. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are short and slender with a single leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Hypopterygium parvifolium can be propagated by division of the plant or by spores. It prefers moist, shady areas and can be grown in a pot or in the ground. It needs to be kept moist and should be fertilized regularly. It is also important to keep the soil pH between 5.5 and 6.5.
Where to Find Hypopterygium parvifolium
Hypopterygium parvifolium 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
Roelof Benjamin van den Bosch (1810-1862): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bosch' in the authors string.
Cornelius Marinus van der Sande Lacoste (1815-1887): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sande Lac.' in the authors string.
Arthur Jonathan Shaw (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.J.Shaw' in the authors string.
Bernard Goffinet (b.1966): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Goffinet' in the authors string.
Cymon John Cox (b.1966): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.J.Cox' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35217814: Based on data supplied by Bryonames