Status:
valid
Authors:
(Hampe) Watts & Whitel.
Source:
tro
Year:
1902
Citation Micro:
Proc. Linn. Soc. New South Wales 30: 150 1902
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001176221
Common Names
- Taxiform Mesochaete
- Taxiform Mesochaet
- Mesochaete taxiforme
Uses & Benefits
Mesochaete taxiforme is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a natural insect repellent.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Mesochaete taxiforme is white in color and has five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are thin and long with green leaves.
Where to Find Mesochaete taxiforme
Mesochaete taxiforme can be found in the tropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.
Mesochaete taxiforme FAQ
What is the scientific name of Mesochaete taxiforme?
Mesochaete taxiforme
What type of plant is Mesochaete taxiforme?
It is a moss species.
Where does Mesochaete taxiforme grow?
It is found in North America, Europe, and Asia.
Species in the Mesochaete genus
Species in the Aulacomniaceae family
Aulacomnium arenopaludosum,
Aulacomnium heterostichoides,
Aulacomnium acuminatum,
Aulacomnium androgynum,
Aulacomnium heterostichum,
Aulacomnium palustre,
Aulacomnium turgidum,
Hymenodontopsis stresemannii,
Hymenodontopsis bifaria,
Hymenodontopsis mnioides,
Hymenodontopsis vallis-gratiae,
Mesochaete taxiforme,
Mesochaete undulata,