Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Species:
guangdongense
ID:
1036574

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Enroth) S. Olsson, Enroth & D. Quandt

Source:
tro

Year:
2010

Citation Micro:
Org. Divers. Evol. 10(2): 121 2010

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001035912

Common Names

  • Taiwanobryum guangdongense
  • Guangdongense Taiwanobryum
  • Taiwanobryum Guangdongense

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Description

Taiwanobryum guangdongense (also called Guangdong Taiwanobryum, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Taiwan. It is found in forests, grasslands, and along roadsides. It has a woody stem and is characterized by its ovate leaves and white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Taiwanobryum guangdongense is a species of fern in the family Polypodiaceae. It is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Taiwanobryum guangdongense has small, yellowish-green flowers and small, dark brown seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Taiwanobryum guangdongense is best grown in moist, humus-rich soil in a partially shaded position. It can be propagated by division of the clumps or by spores. It can tolerate full sun if the soil is kept moist.

Where to Find Taiwanobryum guangdongense

Taiwanobryum guangdongense can be found in Guangdong Province, China.

Species in the Neckeraceae family

Forsstroemia goughiana, Forsstroemia yezoana, Forsstroemia coronata, Forsstroemia cryphaeoides, 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,

References

Sanna Olsson: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Olsson' in the authors string.
Johannes Enroth (b.1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Enroth' in the authors string.
Dietmar Quandt (b.1972): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.Quandt' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 100356578: Based on data supplied by Bryonames