Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Family:
Species:
parvulum
ID:
1170198

Status:
valid

Authors:
R. Watan.

Source:
tro

Year:
1979

Citation Micro:
J. Hattori Bot. Lab. 46: 301. f. 2 1979

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001169536

Common Names

  • Haplocladium parvulum
  • Parvulum Haplocladium
  • Haplocladium

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Description

Haplocladium parvulum (also called Small Water-moss, among many other common names) is a species of moss in the Amblystegiaceae family. It is native to Europe, Asia and North America, and typically grows in wet, calcareous habitats such as streams, ditches and springs.

Uses & Benefits

Haplocladium parvulum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in the aquarium trade.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Haplocladium parvulum has small, yellowish-green flowers with a single perianth. The seeds are small, black and shiny. The seedlings are small, with two leaves and a short stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Haplocladium parvulum can be propagated by division of the rhizomes. It is best grown in moist, humus-rich, acidic soil in partial shade. It is tolerant of full sun, but may require more frequent watering in this situation.

Where to Find Haplocladium parvulum

Haplocladium parvulum is found in tropical regions of the Americas.

Species in the Leskeaceae family

Fabronidium guatemaliense, Haplocladium parvulum, Haplocladium angustifolium, Haplocladium discolor, Haplocladium gracilisetum, Haplocladium jacquemontii, Haplocladium larminatii, Haplocladium microphyllum, Haplocladium percapillatum, Haplocladium persistens, Haplocladium porphyropelma, Haplocladium schimperi, Haplocladium stratosum, Haplocladium strictulum, Haplocladium virginianum, Haplocladium plumulosum, Haplocladium perparaphyllum, Haplocladium vestitum, Haplocladium kiusiuense, Hylocomiopsis cylindricarpa, Hylocomiopsis ovicarpa, Leptocladium sinense, Leskea plumaria, Leskea polenburgii, Leskea polycarpa, Leskea riparia, Leskea scabrinervis, Leskea subacuminata, Leskea subfiliramea, Leskea vaucheri, Leskea australis, Leskea brevifolia, Leskea catenularia, Leskea consanguinea, Leskea filivaga, Leskea gracilescens, Leskea guineensis, Leskea hyloapiculata, Leskea integra, Leskea latifolia, Leskea mauritiana, Leskea obscura, Leskea filaria, Leskea leskeoides, Leskea perstricta, Leskea moravica, Leskea sublaevifolia, Leskea acuminata, Leskea schiedeana, Leskeadelphus angustatus,

References

Ryozo Watanabe: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.Watan.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35140739: Based on data supplied by Bryonames