Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Species:
siambonense
ID:
1175278

Status:
valid

Authors:
Müll. Hal.

Source:
tro

Year:
1897

Citation Micro:
Hedwigia 36: 113 1897

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001174616

Common Names

  • Helicodontium siambonense
  • Siambonense Toothwort
  • Siambonense Tooth Moss

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Description

Helicodontium siambonense (also called 'Siambonense Helicodontium', among many other common names) is a species of moss found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world. It is a small moss with a creeping habit, and its leaves are lanceolate and have a distinct midrib. It is found in moist, shady habitats, such as in the understory of forests.

Uses & Benefits

Helicodontium siambonense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in shady areas.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Helicodontium siambonense is a small, white, 5-petalled flower. The seed of Helicodontium siambonense is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings of Helicodontium siambonense are small, with narrow, pointed leaves.

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Where to Find Helicodontium siambonense

Helicodontium siambonense is found in tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, including Mexico, Central America, and South America.

Species in the Brachytheciaceae family

Aerobryum speciosum, Aerobryum brevicuspis, Aerolindigia capillacea, Brachytheciastrum delicatulum, Brachytheciastrum collinum, Brachytheciastrum dieckei, Brachytheciastrum falcatulum, Brachytheciastrum kashmirense, Brachytheciastrum leibergii, Brachytheciastrum microcollinum, Brachytheciastrum paradoxum, Brachytheciastrum trachypodium, Brachytheciastrum velutinum, Brachytheciastrum fendleri, Brachytheciastrum olympicum, Brachytheciastrum leiopodium, Brachytheciastrum salicinum, Brachytheciastrum umbilicatum, Brachytheciella stolonifera, Brachythecium tortipilum, Brachythecium dahuricum, Brachythecium irinae, Brachythecium jacuticum, Brachythecium chakratense, Brachythecium garhwalense, Brachythecium acuminatum, Brachythecium afroglareosum, Brachythecium albicans, Brachythecium asperrimum, Brachythecium auriculatum, Brachythecium austroglareosum, Brachythecium austrosalebrosum, Brachythecium bellii, Brachythecium bodinieri, Brachythecium borgenii, Brachythecium brachycarpum, Brachythecium brachycladum, Brachythecium buchananii, Brachythecium calliergonoides, Brachythecium campestre, Brachythecium camptothecioides, Brachythecium campylothallum, Brachythecium caucasicum, Brachythecium cavifolium, Brachythecium chauvetii, Brachythecium chocayae, Brachythecium cirrosum, Brachythecium complanatum, Brachythecium comtifolium, Brachythecium conostomum,

References

Karl Müller (1818-1899): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Müll.Hal.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35148565: Based on data supplied by Bryonames