Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Species:
incurvatum
ID:
1184188

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Schrad. ex Brid.) Loeske

Source:
tro

Year:
1907

Citation Micro:
Hedwigia 46: 314 1907

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001183526

Common Names

  • Homomallium incurvatum
  • Curved Homomallium Moss
  • Curved Homomallium

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Description

Homomallium incurvatum (also called Incurved 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 incurvatum has been used as a soil conditioner and as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Homomallium incurvatum 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Homomallium incurvatum 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 incurvatum

Homomallium incurvatum can be found in Europe, Asia, and North America.

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

Heinrich Schrader (1767-1836): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schrad.' in the authors string.
Samuel Elisée Bridel-Brideri (1762-1828): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Brid.' in the authors string.
Leopold Loeske (1865-1935): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Loeske' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35163268: Based on data supplied by Bryonames