Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Species:
fruticosum
ID:
1040174

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Mitt.) S. Olsson, Enroth & D. Quandt

Source:
tro

Year:
2010

Citation Micro:
Ann. Bot. Fenn. 47(4): 306 2010

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001039512

Common Names

  • Homaliodendron fruticosum
  • Fruticosum Homaliodendron
  • Fruticosum

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Description

Homaliodendron fruticosum (also called Fruticosum Homaliodendron, among many other common names) is a species of moss in the Homaliodendron genus. It is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America, and is typically found growing in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Homaliodendron fruticosum is used as an ornamental plant in aquariums and as a food source for fish.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Homaliodendron fruticosum has small, white flowers with five petals, and its seeds are small, black and shiny. Its seedlings have a single cotyledon and a pair of opposite leaves.

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Where to Find Homaliodendron fruticosum

Homaliodendron fruticosum is native to Mexico, Guatemala, and Honduras.

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References

William Mitten (1819-1906): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mitt.' in the authors string.
Sanna Olsson: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Olsson' in the authors string.
Johannes Enroth (b.1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Enroth' in the authors string.
Dietmar Quandt (b.1972): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.Quandt' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 100364569: Based on data supplied by Bryonames