Hypopterygium vriesei - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypopterygiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
vriesei
ID:
1163494
Status:
valid
Authors:
Bosch & Sande Lac.
Source:
tro
Year:
1861
Citation Micro:
Bryol. Jav. 2: 11. 148 1861
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001162832
Common Names
- Vriesei Hypopterygium
- Vriesei Hypopterygium
- Hypopterygium Vriesei
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Hypopterygium vriesei (also called Vriese's Hypopterygium, among many other common names) is a species of moss found in North America, Europe, and Asia. It is a small, tufted moss with a yellowish-green color. It grows in shady, moist habitats, such as woodlands and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Hypopterygium vriesei is used as a soil stabilizer and erosion control plant, as well as for its ornamental value in landscaping.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Hypopterygium vriesei has small, yellow-green flowers with 6 petals. Its seeds are small, round and brown. The seedlings are small and have a single, long, narrow leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Ischyrodon leptocladus 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 vriesei
Hypopterygium vriesei 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
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.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35129696: Based on data supplied by Bryonames