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
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.
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 Homalothecium genus
Homalothecium aeneum,
Homalothecium arenarium,
Homalothecium aureum,
Homalothecium lutescens,
Homalothecium megaptilum,
Homalothecium fulgescens,
Homalothecium gracillimum,
Homalothecium incompletum,
Homalothecium integerrimum,
Homalothecium luteolum,
Homalothecium nevadense,
Homalothecium nuttallii,
Homalothecium philippeanum,
Homalothecium sericeum,
Homalothecium aequatoriense,
Homalothecium californicum,
Homalothecium mandonii,
Homalothecium meridionale,
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,