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
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.
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 Glossadelphus genus
Glossadelphus acutifolius,
Glossadelphus amboinensis,
Glossadelphus anisopterus,
Glossadelphus dimorphus,
Glossadelphus guineensis,
Glossadelphus hermaphroditus,
Glossadelphus ivoreanus,
Glossadelphus julaceus,
Glossadelphus limnobioides,
Glossadelphus mauiensis,
Glossadelphus rivicola,
Glossadelphus semiscabrus,
Glossadelphus singalangensis,
Glossadelphus strictifolius,
Glossadelphus tahitensis,
Glossadelphus viridis,
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,