Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hookeriales
Genus:
Species:
distichophylloides
ID:
1197734

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Broth. & Dixon) Fife

Source:
tro

Year:
1992

Citation Micro:
Contr. Univ. Michigan Herb. 18: 142 1992

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001197072

Common Names

  • Beeveria distichophylloides
  • Distichophylloides Beeveria
  • Distichophylloides's Beeveria

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Description

Beeveria distichophylloides (also called Beeveria distichophylloides, among many other common names) is a species of moss in the family Amblystegiaceae. It is found in tropical and subtropical regions of South America, and grows in moist, shady habitats such as forests and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Beeveria distichophylloides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known for its attractive foliage and flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Beeveria distichophylloides is a small, white, four-petaled flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, oval-shaped leaves with a yellowish-green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Beeveria distichophylloides is a small, tufted moss that can be propagated by division or spore sowing. It prefers moist, acidic soils and is shade tolerant. It can be grown in containers or in the garden.

Where to Find Beeveria distichophylloides

Beeveria distichophylloides is native to Southeast Asia, where it is found in wet, acidic habitats.

Beeveria distichophylloides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Beeveria distichophylloides?

Beeveria distichophylloides

What is the common name of Beeveria distichophylloides?

Two-rowed beeveria

Where is Beeveria distichophylloides found?

Beeveria distichophylloides is found in the Appalachian Mountains of the eastern United States

Species in the Beeveria genus

Species in the Daltoniaceae family

Achrophyllum anomalum, Achrophyllum crassirete, Achrophyllum haesselianum, Achrophyllum javense, Achrophyllum magellanicum, Achrophyllum tenuinerve, Achrophyllum dentatum, Achrophyllum quadrifarium, Adelothecium bogotense, Beeveria distichophylloides, Benitotania elimbata, Bryobrothera crenulata, Bryobrothera tambuyukonensis, Calyptrochaeta subremotifolia, Calyptrochaeta marginata, Calyptrochaeta apiculata, Calyptrochaeta asplenioides, Calyptrochaeta enervis, Calyptrochaeta flexicollis, Calyptrochaeta grandiretis, Calyptrochaeta haitensis, Calyptrochaeta japonica, Calyptrochaeta leptoloma, Calyptrochaeta parviretis, Calyptrochaeta remotifolia, Calyptrochaeta rotundifolia, Calyptrochaeta cristata, Calyptrochaeta brownii, Calyptrochaeta setigera, Calyptrochaeta albescens, Calyptrochaeta deflexa, Calyptrochaeta nutans, Calyptrochaeta odontoloma, Calyptrochaeta isophylla, Calyptrochaeta microblasta, Calyptrochaeta ramosa, Calyptrochaeta boniana, Calyptrochaeta mollis, Calyptrochaeta otwayensis, Calyptrochaeta lucida, Calyptrochaeta perlimbata, Crosbya nervosa, Crosbya straminea, Daltonia apiculata, Daltonia aristifolia, Daltonia baldwinii, Daltonia baumgartneri, Daltonia bilimbata, Daltonia brevipedunculata, Daltonia forsythii,

References

Viktor Ferdinand Brotherus (1849-1929): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Broth.' in the authors string.
Hugh Neville Dixon (1861-1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dixon' in the authors string.
Allan James Fife (b.1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fife' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35186414: Based on data supplied by Bryonames