Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hochstetteri
ID:
1188615

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Schimp.) Kindb.

Source:
tro

Year:
1900

Citation Micro:
Ottawa Naturalist 14: 82 1900

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001187953

Common Names

  • Myurium hochstetteri
  • Hochstetter's Myurium
  • Hochstetter's Myurium Moss

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Uses & Benefits

Myurium hochstetteri is an ornamental plant that is often used in gardens and parks. It has a long flowering period and is known for its attractive foliage. It is also used as a ground cover plant and can be used to control erosion. It is also known for its medicinal properties, such as being used to treat skin conditions and digestive issues.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Myurium hochstetteri has small white flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Myurium hochstetteri can be propagated by seed or by division of the rhizomes. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of soils, including clay, and can tolerate drought. It can be grown in containers and can be pruned back in late winter to encourage new growth.

Where to Find Myurium hochstetteri

Myurium hochstetteri can be found in the temperate regions of East Asia.

Species in the Myuriaceae family

Andoa berthelotiana, Ctenidium capillifolium, Ctenidium ceylanicum, Ctenidium elegantulum, Ctenidium hastile, Ctenidium luzonense, Ctenidium lychnites, Ctenidium malacobolum, Ctenidium malacodes, Ctenidium molluscum, Ctenidium percrassum, Ctenidium plumicaule, Ctenidium polychaetum, Ctenidium pubescens, Ctenidium pulchellum, Ctenidium serratifolium, Ctenidium stellulatum, Ctenidium homalophyllum, Ctenidium pinnatum, Ctenidium schofieldii, Ctenidium novoguineense, Ctenidium andoi, Ctenidium floribundarioides, Ctenidium subrectifolium, Hyocomium armoricum, Eumyurium sinicum, Myurium borii, Myurium hochstetteri, Myurium perplexum, Myurium acuminatum, Myurium alaris, Oedicladium praenitens, Oedicladium quinquefarium, Oedicladium subnitens, Oedicladium tortifolium, Oedicladium serricuspe, Oedicladium fragile, Oedicladium involutaceum, Oedicladium rufescens, Palisadula chrysophylla, Palisadula katoi,

References

Wilhelm Philippe Schimper (1808-1880): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schimp.' in the authors string.
Nils Conrad Kindberg (1832-1910): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kindb.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35171224: Based on data supplied by Bryonames