Status:
valid
Authors:
R.M. Schust.
Source:
tro
Year:
1968
Citation Micro:
Nova Hedwigia 15: 467. pl. 56(8): f. 1–9 1968
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001206994
Common Names
- Hygrolembidium isophyllum
- Equal-leaved Hygrolembidium
- Isophyllum Hygrolembidium
Description
Hygrolembidium isophyllum (also called Isophyllous Hygrolembidium, among many other common names) is a species of liverwort in the Hygrolembidiaceae family. It is found in the tropics of the Americas, Africa, and Asia. It is a small, yellow-green, thallose liverwort that grows in moist, shady places.
Uses & Benefits
Hygrolembidium isophyllum is a moss species that can be used as a ground cover in gardens and as a decorative element in floral arrangements. It is also used as a soil stabilizer and erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Hygrolembidium isophyllum has small, white flowers with four petals. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and green.
Where to Find Hygrolembidium isophyllum
Hygrolembidium isophyllum can be found in the temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere, including Europe, North America, and Asia.
Hygrolembidium isophyllum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hygrolembidium isophyllum?
Hygrolembidium isophyllum
What is the family of Hygrolembidium isophyllum?
Lejeuneaceae
What is the distribution of Hygrolembidium isophyllum?
South America
Species in the Hygrolembidium genus
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Acromastigum colensoanum,
Acromastigum cunninghamii,
Acromastigum echinatiforme,
Acromastigum echinatum,
Acromastigum exiguum,
Acromastigum exile,
Acromastigum filum,
Acromastigum fimbriatum,
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Acromastigum integrifolium,
Acromastigum laetevirens,
Acromastigum linganum,
Acromastigum mooreanum,
Acromastigum obliquatum,
Acromastigum tenax,
Acromastigum verticale,
Acromastigum moratii,
Acromastigum pusillum,
Acromastigum stellare,
Acromastigum rigidum,
Acromastigum subechinatiforme,
Acromastigum adaptatum,
Acromastigum divaricatum,
Acromastigum longirete,
Acromastigum fumosum,
Acromastigum furcatifolium,
Acromastigum herzogii,
Acromastigum homodictyon,
Acromastigum implexum,
Acromastigum interstisiale,
Acromastigum laevigatum,
Acromastigum lamyi,
Acromastigum leptophyllum,
Acromastigum lobuliferum,
Acromastigum marginatum,
Acromastigum microstichum,
Acromastigum prismaticale,
Acromastigum stenophyllum,
Acromastigum aurescens,
Acromastigum caledonicum,
Acromastigum carcinum,
Acromastigum cavifolium,
Acromastigum curtilobum,
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Amazoopsis gracilis,