Kingdom:
Phylum:
Dicranidae
Order:
Dicranales
Species:
rapaensis
ID:
1158750

Status:
valid

Authors:
E.B. Bartram

Source:
tro

Year:
1940

Citation Micro:
Occas. Pap. Bernice Pauahi Bishop Mus. 15(27): 325. 2 1940

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001158088

Common Names

  • Trematodon rapaensis
  • Rapaensis Moss
  • Trematodon Moss

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Description

Trematodon rapaensis (also called Rapa liverwort, among many other common names) is a species of liverwort in the family Jungermanniaceae. It is native to the islands of Rapa and Raivavae in the South Pacific Ocean. It typically grows in moist, shady places such as forests, woodlands, and wetlands.

Uses & Benefits

Trematodon rapaensis has been used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal herb for treating skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Trematodon rapaensis is a small, white, star-shaped bloom with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, black, oblong capsule. The seedlings are small and have a single, narrow, pointed leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Trematodon rapaensis is a small, evergreen fern that grows in moist, shady areas. It can be propagated by division of the rhizome or by spore germination. Cultivation is best achieved in a moist, shady area with well-drained soil.

Where to Find Trematodon rapaensis

Trematodon rapaensis can be found in North America, Europe, and Asia.

Species in the Trematodon genus

Trematodon ambiguus, Trematodon angolensis, Trematodon asanoi, Trematodon assamensis, Trematodon aureus, Trematodon bolivianus, Trematodon borbonicus, Trematodon brevicalyx, Trematodon brevicollis, Trematodon brevifolius, Trematodon brevirostris, Trematodon brevisetus, Trematodon capillifolius, Trematodon conformis, Trematodon congolensis, Trematodon crispifolius, Trematodon curvicollis, Trematodon decaryi, Trematodon dentatus, Trematodon divaricatus, Trematodon felipponei, Trematodon fendleri, Trematodon flexipes, Trematodon gymnostomus, Trematodon heterophyllus, Trematodon hildebrandtii, Trematodon hookeri, Trematodon intermixtus, Trematodon kurzii, Trematodon lacunosus, Trematodon latinervis, Trematodon lato-obtusus, Trematodon le-testui, Trematodon longicollis, Trematodon lozanoi, Trematodon ludovicae, Trematodon mackayi, Trematodon mayebarae, Trematodon mayottensis, Trematodon megapophysatus, Trematodon microthecius, Trematodon minutulus, Trematodon mirabilis, Trematodon nitidulus, Trematodon novae-hannoverae, Trematodon nudus, Trematodon palettifolius, Trematodon paradoxus, Trematodon pascuanus, Trematodon pauperifolius,

Species in the Bruchiaceae family

Bruchia queenslandica, Bruchia aurea, Bruchia bolanderi, Bruchia brevifolia, Bruchia brevipes, Bruchia carolinae, Bruchia drummondii, Bruchia eckloniana, Bruchia flexuosa, Bruchia fusca, Bruchia hallii, Bruchia hampeana, Bruchia microspora, Bruchia ravenelii, Bruchia texana, Bruchia uruguensis, Bruchia vogesiaca, Bruchia sinensis, Bruchia paricutinensis, Bruchia carinata, Eobruchia ecuatoriana, Eobruchia bruchioides, Pringleella pleuridioides, Pringleella sinensis, Pringleella subulata, Trematodon ambiguus, Trematodon angolensis, Trematodon asanoi, Trematodon assamensis, Trematodon aureus, Trematodon bolivianus, Trematodon borbonicus, Trematodon brevicalyx, Trematodon brevicollis, Trematodon brevifolius, Trematodon brevirostris, Trematodon brevisetus, Trematodon capillifolius, Trematodon conformis, Trematodon congolensis, Trematodon crispifolius, Trematodon curvicollis, Trematodon decaryi, Trematodon dentatus, Trematodon divaricatus, Trematodon felipponei, Trematodon fendleri, Trematodon flexipes, Trematodon gymnostomus, Trematodon heterophyllus,

References

Edwin Bunting Bartram (1878-1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.B.Bartram' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35120341: Based on data supplied by Bryonames