Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Family:
Species:
vesicularioides
ID:
1166444

Status:
valid

Authors:
Dixon

Source:
tro

Year:
1935

Citation Micro:
J. Siam Soc., Nat. Hist. Suppl. 10(1): 29 1935

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001165782

Common Names

  • Ectropothecium vesicularioides
  • Vesicularioides Ectropothecium
  • Vesicularioides Ectropothecium Moss

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Description

Ectropothecium vesicularioides (also called Vesicular-like Green-moss, among many other common names) is a species of moss in the family Ectropotheciaceae. It is a small moss with a yellow-green color, and is found in the Northern Hemisphere. It is commonly found in moist, shady habitats, such as in forests, woodlands, and on the banks of streams and rivers.

Uses & Benefits

Ectropothecium vesicularioides has been used for medicinal purposes such as treating skin diseases, wounds, and ulcers. It has also been used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ectropothecium vesicularioides is small and white with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown, round capsule. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ectropothecium vesicularioides is a species of moss found in Europe and Asia. It is a low-growing plant, with a creeping stem and small, rounded leaves. It prefers moist, shady areas and can be propagated by division or by spore sowing. It can be grown in containers or in the garden, and is best suited for shady, moist areas.

Where to Find Ectropothecium vesicularioides

Ectropothecium vesicularioides can be found in the tropical regions of South America.

Species in the Ectropothecium genus

Ectropothecium glossophylloides, Ectropothecium laxirete, Ectropothecium aciculare, Ectropothecium adnatum, Ectropothecium aeruginosum, Ectropothecium affine, Ectropothecium afromolluscum, Ectropothecium andrei, Ectropothecium aneitense, Ectropothecium angusto-textum, Ectropothecium anisophyllum, Ectropothecium annamense, Ectropothecium arcuatum, Ectropothecium arfakense, Ectropothecium aubertii, Ectropothecium aureo-crispum, Ectropothecium aureum, Ectropothecium aurifolium, Ectropothecium barbelloides, Ectropothecium bingerianum, Ectropothecium bowiei, Ectropothecium brachycladulum, Ectropothecium brevifalcatum, Ectropothecium buitenzorgii, Ectropothecium burmense, Ectropothecium campaniforme, Ectropothecium campanulatum, Ectropothecium capillisetum, Ectropothecium carolinarum, Ectropothecium chamissonis, Ectropothecium chenagonii, Ectropothecium compressifolium, Ectropothecium condensatum, Ectropothecium cupressoides, Ectropothecium cyathothecioides, Ectropothecium cyathothecium, Ectropothecium cygnicollum, Ectropothecium cyperoides, Ectropothecium dafilae, Ectropothecium dealbatum, Ectropothecium densum, Ectropothecium dentatum, Ectropothecium dentigerum, Ectropothecium diffusum, Ectropothecium diminutum, Ectropothecium diversifolium, Ectropothecium diversirete, Ectropothecium doliare, Ectropothecium dolosum, Ectropothecium drepanocladioides,

Species in the Hypnaceae family

Acritodon nephophilus, Austrohondaella limata, Bryosedgwickia barlassinae, Chryso-hypnum elegantulum, Chryso-hypnum patens, Chryso-hypnum diminutivum, Chryso-hypnum demaretii, Chryso-hypnum cavifolium, Chryso-hypnum frondosum, Chryso-hypnum crosbyi, Chryso-hypnum hylophilum, Chryso-hypnum rostratulum, Chryso-hypnum smithii, Crepidophyllum modestum, Ctenidiadelphus plumularia, Cyathothecium distichaceum, Dacryophyllum falcifolium, Ectropotheciella decrescens, Ectropotheciella distichophylla, Ectropotheciopsis novoguineensis, Ectropothecium glossophylloides, Ectropothecium laxirete, Ectropothecium aciculare, Ectropothecium adnatum, Ectropothecium aeruginosum, Ectropothecium affine, Ectropothecium afromolluscum, Ectropothecium andrei, Ectropothecium aneitense, Ectropothecium angusto-textum, Ectropothecium anisophyllum, Ectropothecium annamense, Ectropothecium arcuatum, Ectropothecium arfakense, Ectropothecium aubertii, Ectropothecium aureo-crispum, Ectropothecium aureum, Ectropothecium aurifolium, Ectropothecium barbelloides, Ectropothecium bingerianum, Ectropothecium bowiei, Ectropothecium brachycladulum, Ectropothecium brevifalcatum, Ectropothecium buitenzorgii, Ectropothecium burmense, Ectropothecium campaniforme, Ectropothecium campanulatum, Ectropothecium capillisetum, Ectropothecium carolinarum, Ectropothecium chamissonis,

References

Hugh Neville Dixon (1861-1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dixon' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35134203: Based on data supplied by Bryonames