Status:
valid
Authors:
(Bruch & Schimp.) Holmen
Source:
tro
Year:
1957
Citation Micro:
Bryologist 60: 138. 1–2 1957
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001181773
Common Names
- Cyrtopodendron vieillardii
- Vieillardii Cyrtopodendron
- Vieillardii Moss
Description
Cyrtomnium hymenophyllum (also called Hymenophyllum Cyrtomnium, among many other common names) is a small moss species found in the Himalayan region of India, Nepal, Bhutan, and China. It is a tufted moss with small, ovate-lanceolate leaves, and grows in moist, shady habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Cyrtomnium hymenophyllum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as an ingredient in traditional medicines.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Cyrtomnium hymenophyllum has small, yellow flowers that are arranged in clusters. The seeds are small and round, with a dark brown color. The seedlings are small and have a thin stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.
Where to Find Cyrtomnium hymenophyllum
Cyrtomnium hymenophyllum can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America.
Cyrtomnium hymenophyllum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cyrtomnium hymenophyllum?
Cyrtomnium hymenophyllum
What type of plant is Cyrtomnium hymenophyllum?
Fern
Where is Cyrtomnium hymenophyllum found?
Asia
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,