Status:
valid
Authors:
(Müll. Hal.) Jan Kučera & Ignatov
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2019
Citation Micro:
Taxon. 68(4): 646. 2019
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000019962
Common Names
- Notohypnum chrysogaster
- Chrysogaster Notohypnum
- Chrysogaster Moss
Description
Notohypnum chrysogaster (also called Chrysogaster Notohypnum, among many other common names) is a species of moss in the family Hypnaceae. It is characterized by its yellow-green to yellow-brown color, and its leaves are ovate-lanceolate in shape. It is native to Southeast Asia, and is found in tropical and subtropical forests.
Uses & Benefits
Notohypnum chrysogaster is used as an ornamental plant in landscaping and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Notohypnum chrysogaster has small, yellow-green flowers, and the seed is a small, round capsule. The seedlings have a single, long, narrow leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Notohypnum chrysogaster can be propagated by spores or by division of the plant. It prefers moist, shady areas and should be grown in a soil mix of equal parts peat moss, sand, and loam. The soil should be kept moist, but not soggy. Fertilize with a balanced fertilizer every two weeks during the growing season.
Where to Find Notohypnum chrysogaster
Notohypnum chrysogaster is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, including Mexico, Central America, and South America.
Notohypnum chrysogaster FAQ
What is the scientific name of Notohypnum chrysogaster?
Notohypnum chrysogaster
What type of plant is Notohypnum chrysogaster?
It is a species of moss.
Where is Notohypnum chrysogaster found?
It is found in Japan.
Species in the Notohypnum genus
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,