Hypopterygium tamarisci - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypopterygiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tamarisci
ID:
1163478
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Sw.) Brid. ex Müll. Hal.
Source:
tro
Year:
1850
Citation Micro:
Syn. Musc. Frond. 2: 8 1850
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001162816
Common Names
- Hypopterygium tamarisci
- Tamarisci Moss
- Tamarisci Hypopterygium
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesUses & Benefits
Hypopterygium tamarisci is used as a decorative ground cover and for erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Hypopterygium tamarisci has small, yellow-green flowers, which are arranged in a single row. The seed is a small, brown, oval-shaped capsule. The seedlings are small, with a single leaf and a short stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Hypopterygium tamarisci can be propagated by division or by seed. It should be grown in moist, well-drained soil in a sheltered location in full sun or partial shade. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every few weeks during the growing season. Pruning should be done in late winter or early spring to control the size and shape of the plant.
Where to Find Hypopterygium tamarisci
Hypopterygium tamarisci is native to Europe.
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
Olof Swartz (1760-1817): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sw.' in the authors string.
Karl Müller (1818-1899): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Müll.Hal.' 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: 35129670: Based on data supplied by Bryonames