Status:
valid
Authors:
(Hedw.) Ignatov & Fedosov
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2019
Citation Micro:
Arctoa. 28(1): 85. 2019
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000020191
Common Names
- Pseudanomodon attenuatus
- Tapering Pseudanomodon
- Tapering Pseudanomodon Moss
Description
Pseudanomodon attenuatus (also called Pseudanomodon attenuatus, among many other common names) is a species of moss found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world. It has a yellowish-green color and a prostrate growth habit. It is found growing in moist, shady areas, often on the ground or on rocks.
Uses & Benefits
Pseudanomodon attenuatus has been used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headache, and digestive disorders. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for wildlife.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Pseudanomodon attenuatus is small and yellow, with a single pistil and four stamens. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are thin and delicate, with small, pointed leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pseudanomodon attenuatus can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and partial shade. It is tolerant of drought and heat, but should be protected from strong winds. It can be pruned to maintain shape and size.
Where to Find Pseudanomodon attenuatus
Pseudanomodon attenuatus is found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including Africa, Asia, and Australia.
Pseudanomodon attenuatus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pseudanomodon attenuatus?
Pseudanomodon attenuatus
What type of plant is Pseudanomodon attenuatus?
Moss
What is the distribution of Pseudanomodon attenuatus?
Japan
Species in the Pseudanomodon genus
Species in the Neckeraceae family
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Forsstroemia indica,
Forsstroemia japonica,
Forsstroemia neckeroides,
Forsstroemia producta,
Forsstroemia trichomitria,
Forsstroemia thomsonii,
Forsstroemia noguchii,
Forsstroemia lasioides,
Forsstroemia denigricans,
Forsstroemia fauriei,
Forsstroemia flexiramea,
Forsstroemia humilis,
Forsstroemia inopinata,
Forsstroemia konoi,
Forsstroemia pusilla,
Forsstroemia setschwanica,
Leptodon acuminatus,
Leptodon longisetus,
Leptodon pluvinii,
Leptodon smithii,
Leptodon fuciformis,
Leptodon corsicus,
Leptodon dillenii,
Leptodon remotifolius,
Taiwanobryum anacamptolepis,
Taiwanobryum crenulatum,
Taiwanobryum mucronatum,
Taiwanobryum guangdongense,
Taiwanobryum speciosum,
Taiwanobryum praetermissum,
Taiwanobryum serrulatifolium,
Taiwanobryum undulatifolium,
Taiwanobryum yunnanense,
Alleniella besseri,
Alleniella brownii,
Alleniella chilensis,
Alleniella complanata,
Alleniella hymenodonta,
Alleniella remota,
Alleniella scabridens,
Alleniella submacrocarpa,
Alleniella urnigera,
Alleniella andina,
Alleniella ehrenbergii,
Alleniella laevigata,
Alleniella obtusifolia,