Status:
valid
Authors:
(W.D.J. Koch ex Brid.) Kindb.
Source:
tro
Year:
1894
Citation Micro:
Canad. Rec. Sci. 6: 72 1894
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001194162
Common Names
- Heterophyllium nemorosum
- Nemorosum Haircap Moss
- Nemorosum Heterophyllium
Uses & Benefits
Heterophyllium nemorosum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, headaches, and stomach aches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Heterophyllium nemorosum is small and white, with five petals. The seed is small and black, with a hard outer shell. The seedlings are small and thin, with a single stem and small leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cultivation and propagation of Heterophyllium nemorosum: This plant is best propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun or partial shade. It is drought tolerant once established and can tolerate a wide range of soil types. It is a low-maintenance plant that requires minimal pruning and fertilization.
Where to Find Heterophyllium nemorosum
Heterophyllium nemorosum is native to South Africa and can be found in the Western Cape and Eastern Cape provinces.
Heterophyllium nemorosum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Heterophyllium nemorosum?
Heterophyllium nemorosum
What are the common names of Heterophyllium nemorosum?
Nemorous water-fern, Nemorous waterfern
Where is Heterophyllium nemorosum native to?
Asia
Species in the Heterophyllium genus
Species in the Pylaisiadelphaceae family
Gammiella pterogonioides,
Gammiella koningsbergeri,
Gammiella panchienii,
Hageniella assamica,
Hageniella isopterygioides,
Hageniella sikkimensis,
Hageniella micans,
Isopterygium affusum,
Isopterygium albescens,
Isopterygium ambreanum,
Isopterygium annamense,
Isopterygium antsihanakense,
Isopterygium antunesii,
Isopterygium applanatum,
Isopterygium aquaticum,
Isopterygium argillicola,
Isopterygium argyroleucum,
Isopterygium assamicum,
Isopterygium asymmetricum,
Isopterygium austrodenticulatum,
Isopterygium bancanum,
Isopterygium battakense,
Isopterygium baurii,
Isopterygium borneense,
Isopterygium brevicuspis,
Isopterygium brevisetum,
Isopterygium brownii,
Isopterygium byssaceum,
Isopterygium byssobolax,
Isopterygium candidulum,
Isopterygium chalarophyllum,
Isopterygium chryseolum,
Isopterygium citrinellum,
Isopterygium clerophilum,
Isopterygium combae,
Isopterygium complanatulum,
Isopterygium conangium,
Isopterygium congoanum,
Isopterygium courtoisii,
Isopterygium cratericola,
Isopterygium dewevrei,
Isopterygium elodes,
Isopterygium exiguum,
Isopterygium exile,
Isopterygium fallax,
Isopterygium filamentosum,
Isopterygium fissum,
Isopterygium fruticola,
Isopterygium gabonense,
Isopterygium gibbosulum,