Kingdom:
Phylum:
Bryanae
Order:
Bryales
Family:
Species:
hymenophylloides
ID:
1187188

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Huebener) T.J. Kop.

Source:
tro

Year:
1968

Citation Micro:
Ann. Bot. Fenn. 5: 143 1968

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001186526

Common Names

  • Cyrtomnium hymenophylloides
  • Cyrtomnium Moss
  • Cyrtomium hymenophylloides

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Description

Cyrtomnium hymenophylloides (also called Hymenophyllum-like cyrtomnium, among many other common names) is a species of moss in the family Mniaceae. It is a small, yellow-green moss with long, slender stems and small, oval-shaped leaves. It is native to North America and Europe, and is found in moist, shady habitats such as woods, meadows, and along stream banks.

Uses & Benefits

Cyrtomnium hymenophylloides is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known for its ability to tolerate a wide range of soil conditions.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cyrtomnium hymenophylloides is small and yellow in color. The seed is small and dark brown in color. The seedlings are small and yellow in color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cyrtomnium hymenophylloides can be propagated by division of the rhizome or by spores. It prefers moist, shady habitats and can be cultivated in garden beds or pots. It is best grown in a soil that is rich in organic matter and well-drained. It can be propagated by division of the rhizome or by spores.

Where to Find Cyrtomnium hymenophylloides

Cyrtomnium hymenophylloides is found in moist habitats in North America and Europe.

Species in the Cyrtomnium genus

Species in the Mniaceae family

Mniobryum brevisetum, Mniobryum linderi, Mniobryum pergracile, Mniobryum perlaxum, Mniobryum rubrum, Mniobryum ruwenzorense, Mniobryum sparsifolium, Mniobryum tortifolium, Webera denticostata, Webera striatidens, Webera taylorii, Webera synoica, Cinclidium arcticum, Cinclidium latifolium, Cinclidium minutifolium, Cinclidium stygium, Cinclidium subrotundum, Cinclidium alaskanum, Cyrtomnium hymenophyllum, Cyrtomnium hymenophylloides, Epipterygium brasiliense, Epipterygium convalleum, Epipterygium immarginatum, Epipterygium mandonii, Epipterygium mexicanum, Epipterygium puiggarii, Epipterygium rigidum, Epipterygium tozeri, Epipterygium wrightii, Epipterygium koelzii, Epipterygium vanuatuicum, Epipterygium opararense, Epipterygium nagasakense, Epipterygium orbifolium, Epipterygium atlanticum, Epipterygium biauritum, Epipterygium oreophilum, Epipterygium yunnanense, Leucolepis acanthoneura, Mielichhoferia shevockii, Mielichhoferia pilifera, Mielichhoferia acuminata, Mielichhoferia acutifolia, Mielichhoferia argentifolia, Mielichhoferia auriseta, Mielichhoferia badhwarii, Mielichhoferia borbonica, Mielichhoferia brotheri, Mielichhoferia bryocarpa, Mielichhoferia canescens,

References

Johann Wilhelm Peter Hübener (1807-1847): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Huebener' in the authors string.
Timo Koponen (b.1939): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.J.Kop.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35168746: Based on data supplied by Bryonames