Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Species:
nematosum
ID:
1168521

Status:
valid

Authors:
Broth. & Paris

Source:
tro

Year:
1904

Citation Micro:
Rev. Bryol. 31: 122 1904

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001167859

Common Names

  • Nematosum Isopterygium
  • Isopterygium nematosum
  • Nematosum Moss

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Description

Isopterygium nematosum (also called 'Hairy-stemmed Isopterygium', among many other common names) is a small, perennial, evergreen fern that is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world. It has a creeping rhizome and small, round, glossy fronds. It grows in moist, shady places, such as in the understory of forests.

Uses & Benefits

Isopterygium nematosum is used as an ornamental plant and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Isopterygium nematosum is small and white, with four petals. The seed is small and round with a dark brown color. The seedlings are thin and pale green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Isopterygium nematosum can be propagated by division of the rhizome or by seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in a variety of soils, from sandy to clay. It is best to water the plant regularly and fertilize it with a balanced fertilizer once a month during the growing season.

Where to Find Isopterygium nematosum

Isopterygium nematosum can be found in tropical regions of South America and Africa.

Species in the Isopterygium genus

Isopterygium affusum, Isopterygium albescens, Isopterygium ambreanum, Isopterygium annamense, Isopterygium antsihanakense, Isopterygium antunesii, Isopterygium applanatum, Isopterygium aquaticum, Isopterygium argillicola, Isopterygium argyroleucum, Isopterygium assamicum, Isopterygium asymmetricum, Isopterygium austrodenticulatum, Isopterygium bancanum, Isopterygium battakense, Isopterygium baurii, Isopterygium borneense, Isopterygium brevicuspis, Isopterygium brevisetum, Isopterygium brownii, Isopterygium byssaceum, Isopterygium byssobolax, Isopterygium candidulum, Isopterygium chalarophyllum, Isopterygium chryseolum, Isopterygium citrinellum, Isopterygium clerophilum, Isopterygium combae, Isopterygium complanatulum, Isopterygium conangium, Isopterygium congoanum, Isopterygium courtoisii, Isopterygium cratericola, Isopterygium dewevrei, Isopterygium elodes, Isopterygium exiguum, Isopterygium exile, Isopterygium fallax, Isopterygium filamentosum, Isopterygium fissum, Isopterygium fruticola, Isopterygium gabonense, Isopterygium gibbosulum, Isopterygium gracile, Isopterygium gracilisetum, Isopterygium gracillimum, Isopterygium gunnii, Isopterygium hasimotoi, Isopterygium hookeriophilum, Isopterygium hygrophilum,

Species in the Pylaisiadelphaceae family

Gammiella pterogonioides, Gammiella koningsbergeri, Gammiella panchienii, Hageniella assamica, Hageniella isopterygioides, Hageniella sikkimensis, Hageniella micans, Isopterygium affusum, Isopterygium albescens, Isopterygium ambreanum, Isopterygium annamense, Isopterygium antsihanakense, Isopterygium antunesii, Isopterygium applanatum, Isopterygium aquaticum, Isopterygium argillicola, Isopterygium argyroleucum, Isopterygium assamicum, Isopterygium asymmetricum, Isopterygium austrodenticulatum, Isopterygium bancanum, Isopterygium battakense, Isopterygium baurii, Isopterygium borneense, Isopterygium brevicuspis, Isopterygium brevisetum, Isopterygium brownii, Isopterygium byssaceum, Isopterygium byssobolax, Isopterygium candidulum, Isopterygium chalarophyllum, Isopterygium chryseolum, Isopterygium citrinellum, Isopterygium clerophilum, Isopterygium combae, Isopterygium complanatulum, Isopterygium conangium, Isopterygium congoanum, Isopterygium courtoisii, Isopterygium cratericola, Isopterygium dewevrei, Isopterygium elodes, Isopterygium exiguum, Isopterygium exile, Isopterygium fallax, Isopterygium filamentosum, Isopterygium fissum, Isopterygium fruticola, Isopterygium gabonense, Isopterygium gibbosulum,

References

Jean Édouard Gabriel Narcisse Paris (1827-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Paris' in the authors string.
Viktor Ferdinand Brotherus (1849-1929): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Broth.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35137716: Based on data supplied by Bryonames