Status:
valid
Authors:
R.M. Schust.
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
1972
Citation Micro:
Nova Hedwigia. 22(1–2): 145. 1972
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000008879
Common Names
- Allisoniella tasmanica
- Tasmanian Allisoniella
- Tasmanian-leaved Allisoniella
Description
Allisoniella tasmanica (also called Tasmanian Moss, among many other common names) is a small, yellow-green moss with a leafy appearance. It is native to the southeastern United States, and is most commonly found in wet, shady areas.
Uses & Benefits
Allisoniella tasmanica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used to stabilize soil on steep slopes and to control erosion.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Allisoniella tasmanica has small, yellow flowers with a diameter of about 0.5 mm. The seeds are small, brown and glossy. The seedlings are small, green and have a single cotyledon.
Cultivation and Propagation
Allisoniella tasmanica can be propagated by division or by spore. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It can be grown in full sun, but it will need to be watered more often. It can be propagated by division in spring or early summer. Spores can be sown in spring or early summer, and the plants will flower in late summer or early fall.
Where to Find Allisoniella tasmanica
Allisoniella tasmanica can be found in the Pacific Islands, New Zealand, and Australia.
Allisoniella tasmanica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Allisoniella tasmanica?
Allisoniella tasmanica
What is the family of Allisoniella tasmanica?
Allisoniaceae
What is the habitat of Allisoniella tasmanica?
Damp mossy rocks and soil
Species in the Allisoniella genus
Species in the Cephaloziellaceae family
Allisoniella subbipartita,
Allisoniella nigra,
Allisoniella recurva,
Allisoniella scottii,
Allisoniella tasmanica,
Amphicephalozia geisslerae,
Amphicephalozia africana,
Amphicephalozia amplexicaulis,
Cephalojonesia incuba,
Cephalomitrion aterrimum,
Cephaloziella brinkmanii,
Cephaloziella dentata,
Cephaloziella divaricata,
Cephaloziella elachista,
Cephaloziella grimsulana,
Cephaloziella hampeana,
Cephaloziella integerrima,
Cephaloziella massalongii,
Cephaloziella patulifolia,
Cephaloziella phyllacantha,
Cephaloziella rappii,
Cephaloziella rubella,
Cephaloziella spinicaulis,
Cephaloziella turneri,
Cephaloziella uncinata,
Cephaloziella spinigera,
Cephaloziella subtilis,
Cephaloziella arctogena,
Cephaloziella longii,
Cephaloziella microphylla,
Cephaloziella aenigmatica,
Cephaloziella muelleriana,
Cephaloziella invisa,
Cephaloziella grandiretis,
Cephaloziella nothogena,
Cephaloziella exigua,
Cephaloziella pellucida,
Cephaloziella breviperianthia,
Cephaloziella aspericaulis,
Cephaloziella elegans,
Cephaloziella meghalayensis,
Cephaloziella dentifolia,
Cephaloziella obtusilobula,
Cephaloziella mamillifera,
Cephaloziella capensis,
Cephaloziella natalensis,
Cephaloziella tenuissima,
Cephaloziella stellulifera,
Cephaloziella heteroica,
Cephaloziella exiliflora,