Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Species:
mexicanum
ID:
1184195

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cardot

Source:
tro

Year:
1910

Citation Micro:
Rev. Bryol. 37: 53 1910

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001183533

Common Names

  • Homomallium mexicanum
  • Mexican Homomallium Moss
  • Mexican Homomallium

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Description

Homomallium mexicanum (also called Mexican 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 Mexico. It grows in humid forests, often in shady places.

Uses & Benefits

Homomallium mexicanum has been used as a soil stabilizer and erosion control, as well as a decorative plant in gardens and landscapes.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Homomallium mexicanum var. latifolium Cardot

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Homomallium mexicanum is small and yellow-green in color. The seed is small and brown in color. The seedlings are small and thin with yellow-green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Homomallium mexicanum 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 mexicanum

Homomallium mexicanum can be found in Mexico.

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

Jules Cardot (1860-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cardot' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35163276: Based on data supplied by Bryonames