Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Species:
fulgescens
ID:
1184145

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Mitt. ex Müll. Hal.) A. Jaeger

Source:
tro

Year:
1878

Citation Micro:
Ber. Thätigk. St. Gallischen Naturwiss. Ges. 1876–77: 309 (Gen. Sp. Musc. 2: 1127) 1878

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001183483

Common Names

  • Homalothecium fulgescens
  • Fulgescens Moss
  • Fulgescens Homalothecium

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Description

Homalothecium fulgescens (also called Shiny Feather-moss, among many other common names) is a species of moss found in tropical and subtropical regions. It is a small, tufted moss with slender, erect stems and branches. The leaves are small, lanceolate-lanceolate, and the capsules are small and cylindrical. It is found in moist forests, grasslands, and other habitats.

Uses & Benefits

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Homalothecium fulgescens 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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Where to Find Homalothecium fulgescens

Homalothecium fulgescens can be found in moist, shady habitats in Europe, North Africa, and Asia.

Homalothecium fulgescens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Homalothecium fulgescens?

Homalothecium fulgescens

What type of plant is Homalothecium fulgescens?

Moss

Where is Homalothecium fulgescens found?

North America, Europe, and Asia

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.
William Mitten (1819-1906): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mitt.' in the authors string.
August Jaeger (1842-1877): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Jaeger' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35163189: Based on data supplied by Bryonames