Status:
valid
Authors:
(Hedw.) M. Fleisch. ex Broth.
Source:
tro
Year:
1925
Citation Micro:
Nat. Pflanzenfam. (ed. 2) 11: 487 1925
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001184324
Common Names
- Hylocomiastrum umbratum
- Umbrella Thread-moss
- Umbrella Water-moss
Uses & Benefits
Hylocomiastrum umbratum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and can be used as a ground cover due to its low-growing habit. It is also used to stabilize soil on slopes and banks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Hylocomiastrum umbratum is small and yellowish-brown in color. The seed is a small, dark brown spore. The seedlings are small and delicate.
Where to Find Hylocomiastrum umbratum
Hylocomiastrum umbratum can be found in Europe.
Hylocomiastrum umbratum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hylocomiastrum umbratum?
Hylocomiastrum umbratum
What are the common names of Hylocomiastrum umbratum?
Umbrella Hylocomiastrum
What is the habitat of Hylocomiastrum umbratum?
Moist, shady forests
Species in the Hylocomiastrum genus
Species in the Hylocomiaceae family
Hylocomiastrum himalayanum,
Hylocomiastrum pyrenaicum,
Hylocomiastrum umbratum,
Hylocomium splendens,
Leptohymenium brachystegium,
Leptohymenium breutelii,
Leptohymenium dentatum,
Leptohymenium hokinense,
Leptohymenium longisetaceum,
Leptohymenium loriferum,
Leptohymenium stramineum,
Leptohymenium tenue,
Leptohymenium sharpii,
Loeskeobryum brevirostre,
Loeskeobryum cavifolium,
Macrothamnium javense,
Macrothamnium macrocarpum,
Macrothamnium leptohymenioides,
Meteoriella soluta,
Neodolichomitra yunnanensis,
Orontobryum hookeri,
Orontobryum darjeelingensis,
Pleurozium schreberi,
Pleurozium quitense,
Puiggariopsis aurifolia,
Rhytidiadelphus loreus,
Rhytidiadelphus squarrosus,
Rhytidiadelphus japonicus,
Rhytidiadelphus subpinnatus,
Rhytidiadelphus pacificus,
Rhytidiopsis robusta,
Leptocladiella delicatula,
Leptocladiella flagellaris,
Leptocladiella psilura,
Hylocomiadelphus triquetrus,