Status:
valid
Authors:
Hattaway & D.H. Norris
Source:
tro
Year:
2008
Citation Micro:
Novon 18: 490 2008
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001214534
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.
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,