Helicodontium usagarum - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
usagarum
ID:
1202860
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Mitt.) Lindau
Source:
tro
Year:
1895
Citation Micro:
Pflanzenw. Ost-Afrikas C: 76 1895
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001202198
Common Names
- Helicodontium usagarum
- Usagarum Helicodontium Moss
- Usagarum Helicodontium
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Helicodontium usagarum (also called Usagarum Helicodontium, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen moss with a tufted growth form. It is native to the tropical regions of Africa, Asia, and the Americas. It typically grows in moist and shady areas, such as in forests and on rocks.
Uses & Benefits
Helicodontium usagarum is a moss that is used as a decorative plant in terrariums and aquariums. It is also used as a ground cover in gardens and other outdoor areas.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Helicodontium usagarum has small, yellowish-green flowers that grow in clusters. The seeds are small, black, and star-shaped in shape. The seedlings are small and delicate, with a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Helicodontium usagarum is a species of aquatic moss that can be propagated by division of the plant. It can be cultivated in moist, shady areas in the garden or in a container with a moist, well-draining soil. It should be kept in a cool, moist environment and should be watered regularly.
Where to Find Helicodontium usagarum
Helicodontium usagarum can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of South America, including Venezuela, Colombia, and Brazil.
Species in the Helicodontium genus
Helicodontium doii, Helicodontium kiusianum, Helicodontium acuminatum, Helicodontium capillare, Helicodontium chloronema, Helicodontium clarazii, Helicodontium complanatum, Helicodontium fabroniopsis, Helicodontium guineense, Helicodontium jacobi-felicis, Helicodontium lanceolatum, Helicodontium leptodontium, Helicodontium minutum, Helicodontium pendulum, Helicodontium pervirens, Helicodontium pseudolimnobium, Helicodontium rhyparobolax, Helicodontium siambonense, Helicodontium formosicum, Helicodontium usagarum,
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
Gustav Lindau (1866-1923): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindau' in the authors string.
William Mitten (1819-1906): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mitt.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35201312: Based on data supplied by Bryonames