Status:
valid
Authors:
(Müll. Hal.) Paris
Source:
tro
Year:
1909
Citation Micro:
Coll. Nom. Broth. 37 1909
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001183525
Common Names
- Homomallium homalostegium
- Homalostegium Homomallium Moss
- Homalostegium Homomallium
Description
Homomallium homalostegium (also called Homalostegium Homomallium, among many other common names) is a species of Homomallium. It is a small, perennial, evergreen fern, with a white stem and a tuft of fronds at the top. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, from India to China. It grows in humid forests, often in shady places.
Uses & Benefits
Homomallium homalostegium has been used as a soil conditioner and as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Homomallium homalostegium is a small, yellowish-green, and has a short stem. The seed is a small, yellowish-green, and has a short stem. The seedlings are small and yellowish-green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Homomallium homalostegium can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It can tolerate some drought, but will need regular watering during dry periods. It can be fertilized with a balanced fertilizer once a year in the spring.
Where to Find Homomallium homalostegium
Homomallium homalostegium can be found in Europe, Asia, and North America.
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,