Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Family:
Species:
tahitensis
ID:
1173723

Status:
valid

Authors:
E.B. Bartram

Source:
tro

Year:
1933

Citation Micro:
Occas. Pap. Bernice Pauahi Bishop Mus. 10(10): 25. 11 1933

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001173061

Common Names

  • Glossadelphus tahitensis
  • Tahitian Sedge
  • Tahitian Grass

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Description

Glossadelphus tahitensis (also called Tahiti glossadelphus, among many other common names) is a small, woody shrub native to Southeast Asia. It has small, white flowers and four-angled fruits. It grows in dry, rocky areas and scrubland.

Uses & Benefits

Glossadelphus tahitensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscaping. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Glossadelphus tahitensis is a small white flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single leaf.

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Where to Find Glossadelphus tahitensis

Glossadelphus tahitensis can be found in French Polynesia.

Glossadelphus tahitensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Glossadelphus tahitensis?

Glossadelphus tahitensis

What is the common name of Glossadelphus tahitensis?

Tahiti Glossadelphus

Where is Glossadelphus tahitensis native to?

Tahiti, French Polynesia

Species in the Hypnaceae family

Acritodon nephophilus, Austrohondaella limata, Bryosedgwickia barlassinae, Chryso-hypnum elegantulum, Chryso-hypnum patens, Chryso-hypnum diminutivum, Chryso-hypnum demaretii, Chryso-hypnum cavifolium, Chryso-hypnum frondosum, Chryso-hypnum crosbyi, Chryso-hypnum hylophilum, Chryso-hypnum rostratulum, Chryso-hypnum smithii, Crepidophyllum modestum, Ctenidiadelphus plumularia, Cyathothecium distichaceum, Dacryophyllum falcifolium, Ectropotheciella decrescens, Ectropotheciella distichophylla, Ectropotheciopsis novoguineensis, Ectropothecium glossophylloides, Ectropothecium laxirete, Ectropothecium aciculare, Ectropothecium adnatum, Ectropothecium aeruginosum, Ectropothecium affine, Ectropothecium afromolluscum, Ectropothecium andrei, Ectropothecium aneitense, Ectropothecium angusto-textum, Ectropothecium anisophyllum, Ectropothecium annamense, Ectropothecium arcuatum, Ectropothecium arfakense, Ectropothecium aubertii, Ectropothecium aureo-crispum, Ectropothecium aureum, Ectropothecium aurifolium, Ectropothecium barbelloides, Ectropothecium bingerianum, Ectropothecium bowiei, Ectropothecium brachycladulum, Ectropothecium brevifalcatum, Ectropothecium buitenzorgii, Ectropothecium burmense, Ectropothecium campaniforme, Ectropothecium campanulatum, Ectropothecium capillisetum, Ectropothecium carolinarum, Ectropothecium chamissonis,

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: 35145967: Based on data supplied by Bryonames