Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Species:
nemorosum
ID:
1194824

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

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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.

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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,

References

Johann Friedrich Wilhelm Koch (1759-1831): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Koch' in the authors string.
Nils Conrad Kindberg (1832-1910): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kindb.' in the authors string.
Samuel Elisée Bridel-Brideri (1762-1828): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Brid.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35181939: Based on data supplied by Bryonames