Status:
valid
Authors:
Higuchi, N. Nishim. & S. Inoue
Source:
tro
Year:
1994
Citation Micro:
J. Bryol. 18: 297. f. 1–3 1994
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001199084
Common Names
- Homomallium andoi
- Andoi Homomallium
- Andoi Moss
Description
Homomallium andoi (also called Ando's Moss, among many other common names) is a small moss with a tufted habit. It is native to East Asia. It has a light green color and a cushion-like form. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as woodlands, meadows, and bogs.
Uses & Benefits
Homomallium andoi is used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including digestive disorders, skin problems, and respiratory issues. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Homomallium andoi has small, white flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and green with a single cotyledon.
Cultivation and Propagation
Homomallium andoi can be propagated by division or by spore sowing. It is best grown in a moist, acidic, and well-drained soil in partial to full shade. It can tolerate some drought but will not survive in standing water.
Where to Find Homomallium andoi
Homomallium andoi is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including India, China, and Southeast Asia.
Species in the Homomallium genus
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,
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,