Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Ptychomniales
Genus:
Species:
concavifolia
ID:
1215196

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hattaway & D.H. Norris

Source:
tro

Year:
2008

Citation Micro:
Novon 18: 490 2008

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001214534


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Description

Hampeella concavifolia (also called Concave-leaved Hampeella, among many other common names) is a species of moss found in the Northern Hemisphere. It is a small, tufted plant with a single stem and a few branches. It has small, pointed leaves that are arranged in a spiral pattern. It is native to North America, Europe, and Asia and is found in moist, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Hampeella concavifolia is used as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases, as well as for its antifungal and antibacterial properties. It is also used as a food source and for its ornamental value.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hampeella concavifolia has a small, yellow-green flower with a single anther. Its seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hampeella concavifolia is a small moss that grows in moist, shady areas. It can be propagated by division or by spore sowing. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil with plenty of organic matter. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade and requires regular watering.

Where to Find Hampeella concavifolia

Hampeella concavifolia is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America. It can be found in moist forests and along streams.

Species in the Hampeella genus

Species in the Ptychomniaceae family

Cladomnion ericoides, Cladomniopsis crenato-obtusa, Dichelodontium nitidum, Endotrichellopsis laevifolia, Euptychium piliferum, Euptychium cuspidatum, Euptychium dumosum, Euptychium mucronatum, Euptychium pungens, Euptychium robustum, Euptychium vitiense, Garovaglia binsteadii, Garovaglia brassii, Garovaglia crispata, Garovaglia eberhardtii, Garovaglia robbinsii, Garovaglia zantenii, Garovaglia angustifolia, Garovaglia aristata, Garovaglia baeuerlenii, Garovaglia compressa, Garovaglia crispa, Garovaglia elegans, Garovaglia luzonensis, Garovaglia plicata, Garovaglia plumosa, Garovaglia powellii, Garovaglia setigera, Garovaglia subelegans, Garovaglia tortifolia, Garovaglia mujuensis, Glyphothecium sciuroides, Hampeella alaris, Hampeella pallens, Hampeella concavifolia, Ombronesus chilensis, Ptychomniella ptychocarpon, Ptychomnion aciculare, Ptychomnion cygnisetum, Ptychomnion densifolium, Ptychomnion falcatulum, Tetraphidopsis pusilla, Glyphotheciopsis gracilis,

References

Daniel Howard Norris (1933-2017): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.H.Norris' in the authors string.
Robert Aden Hattaway (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hattaway' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35217956: Based on data supplied by Bryonames