Homaliodendron stracheyanum - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
stracheyanum
ID:
1195116
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Mitt.) M. Fleisch.
Source:
tro
Year:
1906
Citation Micro:
Hedwigia 45: 78 1906
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001194454
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Homaliodendron stracheyanum (also called Strachey's moss, among many other common names) is a species of moss in the family Homaliopsidaceae. It is a small, yellow-green moss with a yellowish-green stem and leaves. It is native to the Americas, Europe, and Africa, and grows in moist, shady places such as woodlands and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Homaliodendron stracheyanum has been used for its medicinal properties. It has been used to treat fever, headaches, and inflammation. It has also been used as a diuretic and to treat digestive problems. It has been used as an astringent and to treat skin conditions such as eczema and psoriasis. It has also been used to treat respiratory conditions such as bronchitis and asthma.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Homaliodendron stracheyanum is a white or yellowish-white, 5-lobed corolla. The seed is a small, brown, globose nutlet. The seedlings are small and delicate.
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Homaliodendron stracheyanum can be propagated by division or by sowing spores. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every few months.
Where to Find Homaliodendron stracheyanum
Homaliodendron stracheyanum can be found in the Mediterranean region, including Spain, Italy, and Greece.
Species in the Homaliodendron genus
Homaliodendron fruticosum, Homaliodendron pulchrum, Homaliodendron spinosum, Homaliodendron crassinervium, Homaliodendron dentatum, Homaliodendron erosifolium, Homaliodendron flabellatum, Homaliodendron gracile, Homaliodendron intermedium, Homaliodendron montagneanum, Homaliodendron opacum, Homaliodendron papillosum, Homaliodendron paquei, Homaliodendron pinnatelloides, Homaliodendron punctulatum, Homaliodendron rectifolium, Homaliodendron stracheyanum, Homaliodendron undulatum,
Species in the Neckeraceae family
Forsstroemia goughiana, Forsstroemia yezoana, Forsstroemia coronata, Forsstroemia cryphaeoides, Forsstroemia indica, Forsstroemia japonica, Forsstroemia neckeroides, Forsstroemia producta, Forsstroemia trichomitria, Forsstroemia thomsonii, Forsstroemia noguchii, Forsstroemia lasioides, Forsstroemia denigricans, Forsstroemia fauriei, Forsstroemia flexiramea, Forsstroemia humilis, Forsstroemia inopinata, Forsstroemia konoi, Forsstroemia pusilla, Forsstroemia setschwanica, Leptodon acuminatus, Leptodon longisetus, Leptodon pluvinii, Leptodon smithii, Leptodon fuciformis, Leptodon corsicus, Leptodon dillenii, Leptodon remotifolius, Taiwanobryum anacamptolepis, Taiwanobryum crenulatum, Taiwanobryum mucronatum, Taiwanobryum guangdongense, Taiwanobryum speciosum, Taiwanobryum praetermissum, Taiwanobryum serrulatifolium, Taiwanobryum undulatifolium, Taiwanobryum yunnanense, Alleniella besseri, Alleniella brownii, Alleniella chilensis, Alleniella complanata, Alleniella hymenodonta, Alleniella remota, Alleniella scabridens, Alleniella submacrocarpa, Alleniella urnigera, Alleniella andina, Alleniella ehrenbergii, Alleniella laevigata, Alleniella obtusifolia,
References
William Mitten (1819-1906): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mitt.' in the authors string.
Max Fleischer (1861-1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.Fleisch.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35182325: Based on data supplied by Bryonames