Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Species:
sakuraii
ID:
1178420

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sakurai

Source:
tro

Year:
1950

Citation Micro:
J. Jap. Bot. 25: 219. 1 1950

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001177758

Common Names

  • Calohypnum sakuraii
  • Sakuraii Moss
  • Sakuraii Calohypnum

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Uses & Benefits

Calohypnum sakuraii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a groundcover in shady areas.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Calohypnum sakuraii is a small, greenish-brown spike with a single spikelet. The seed is a small, brownish-black, oblong-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, greenish-brown, with a single leaf and a short stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Calohypnum sakuraii can be propagated by spores, which are released from the sporangia in the centre of the thallus. The spores are spread by wind and water and can germinate on moist surfaces. The plant can also be propagated by vegetative means, such as fragmentation and division of the thallus. When propagating by division, the thallus should be cut into small pieces and each piece should be planted in moist soil. The plant should be kept in a warm, humid environment and should be watered regularly.

Where to Find Calohypnum sakuraii

Calohypnum sakuraii is native to Japan.

Calohypnum sakuraii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Calohypnum sakuraii?

Calohypnum sakuraii

What is the family of Calohypnum sakuraii?

Grimmiaceae

What is the habitat of Calohypnum sakuraii?

Tropical and subtropical moist montane forests

Species in the Pylaisiaceae family

Calohypnum sakuraii, Calohypnum amabile, Calohypnum macrogynum, Calohypnum oldhamii, Calohypnum plumiforme, Calohypnum sikkimense, Pylaisia buckii, Pylaisia brevirostris, Pylaisia brotheri, Pylaisia condensata, Pylaisia coreana, Pylaisia curviramea, Pylaisia extenta, Pylaisia intricata, Pylaisia nana, Pylaisia obtusa, Pylaisia polyantha, Pylaisia selwynii, Pylaisia subcircinata, Pylaisia falcata, Pylaisia cristata, Pylaisia steerei, Pylaisia levieri, Pylaisia kunisawae, Pylaisia speciosa, Pylaisia pseudofertilis, Pylaisia afoninae, Pylaisia bezgodovii, Pylaisia heteromalla, Calliergonella cuspidata, Calliergonella lindbergii, Calliergonella curvifolia, Homomallium adnatum, Homomallium connexum, Homomallium homalostegium, Homomallium incurvatum, Homomallium japonico-adnatum, Homomallium mexicanum, Homomallium plagiangium, Homomallium simlaense, Homomallium yuennanense, Homomallium sharpii, Homomallium gollanii, Homomallium andoi, Ptilium crista-castrensis, Buckia vaucheri, Roaldia dolomitica, Roaldia revoluta, Aquilonium adscendens, Aquilonium plicatulum,

References

Kyuichi Sakurai (1889-1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sakurai' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35153530: Based on data supplied by Bryonames