Heliciopsis velutina - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Proteales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
velutina
ID:
1036327
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Prain) Sleumer
Source:
tro
Year:
1955
Citation Micro:
Blumea 8: 81 (1955)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001035665
Common Names
- Heliciopsis velutina
- Velvet Heliciopsis
- Velvet Heliciopsis Vine
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Heliciopsis velutina (also called 'Velvet Hair Moss', among many other common names) is a species of moss found in temperate and subtropical regions of the world. It is a small, tufted moss with lance-shaped leaves and a reddish-brown stem. It is found in moist, shady habitats, such as moist forests and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Heliciopsis velutina is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, cough, and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Heliciopsis velutina is a small, yellow, star-shaped flower with four petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have four leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Heliciopsis velutina is a small, succulent plant native to South America. It can be propagated by seed, cuttings, or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept in a warm, bright location. Cuttings should be taken from the stem and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Division can be done by carefully separating the plant into multiple sections and replanting each section in a separate pot with a well-draining soil mix.
Where to Find Heliciopsis velutina
Heliciopsis velutina is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, including Mexico, Central America, and South America.
Species in the Heliciopsis genus
Heliciopsis artocarpoides, Heliciopsis cockburnii, Heliciopsis incisa, Heliciopsis lanceolata, Heliciopsis litseifolia, Heliciopsis mahmudii, Heliciopsis montana, Heliciopsis percoriacea, Heliciopsis rufidula, Heliciopsis whitmorei, Heliciopsis velutina, Heliciopsis terminalis, Heliciopsis lobata, Heliciopsis henryi,
Species in the Proteaceae family
Acidonia microcarpa, Adenanthos acanthophyllus, Adenanthos apiculatus, Adenanthos argyreus, Adenanthos barbigerus, Adenanthos cacomorphus, Adenanthos cuneatus, Adenanthos cunninghamii, Adenanthos cygnorum, Adenanthos detmoldii, Adenanthos dobagii, Adenanthos dobsonii, Adenanthos drummondii, Adenanthos ellipticus, Adenanthos eyrei, Adenanthos filifolius, Adenanthos flavidiflorus, Adenanthos forrestii, Adenanthos glabrescens, Adenanthos gracilipes, Adenanthos ileticos, Adenanthos intermedius, Adenanthos intricatus, Adenanthos labillardierei, Adenanthos linearis, Adenanthos macropodianus, Adenanthos meisneri, Adenanthos obovatus, Adenanthos oreophilus, Adenanthos pamelus, Adenanthos pungens, Adenanthos sericeus, Adenanthos strictus, Adenanthos teges, Adenanthos terminalis, Adenanthos velutinus, Adenanthos venosus, Agastachys odorata, Alloxylon brachycarpum, Alloxylon flammeum, Alloxylon pinnatum, Alloxylon wickhamii, Athertonia diversifolia, Aulax cancellata, Aulax pallasia, Aulax umbellata, Austromuellera trinervia, Austromuellera valida, Banksia acanthopoda, Banksia acuminata,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-100355778: Based on the initial data import
Hermann Otto Sleumer (1906-1993): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sleumer' in the authors string.
David Prain (1857-1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Prain' in the authors string.