Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Family:
Species:
schimperi
ID:
1175015

Status:
valid

Authors:
Thér.

Source:
tro

Year:
1930

Citation Micro:
Ann. Cryptog. Exot. 3: 75. f. 6 1930

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001174353

Common Names

  • Schimperi Haplocladium
  • Haplocladium schimperi
  • Schimperi Spikemoss

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Uses & Benefits

Haplocladium schimperi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used in the aquarium trade as a carpeting plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Haplocladium schimperi is small and yellow-green in color. The seed is a small, round and black seed. The seedlings are small and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Haplocladium schimperi is a low-growing, evergreen, perennial fern that grows in moist, shady areas. It can be propagated by division or by spores. Division should be done in spring or early summer. Spores should be collected in late summer and sown on a sterile, moist medium. The ferns will emerge in spring.

Where to Find Haplocladium schimperi

Haplocladium schimperi can be found in tropical Africa.

Haplocladium schimperi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Haplocladium schimperi?

Haplocladium schimperi

What is the habitat of Haplocladium schimperi?

It is found in moist, shady habitats in tropical and subtropical regions.

What is the size of Haplocladium schimperi?

It is a small fern, typically growing to a height of 5–15 cm (2–6 in).

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

Irénée Thériot (1859-1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Thér.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35148167: Based on data supplied by Bryonames