Taiwanobryum mucronatum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
mucronatum
ID:
1036573
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Bosch & Sande Lac.) S. Olsson, Enroth & D. Quandt
Source:
tro
Year:
2010
Citation Micro:
Org. Divers. Evol. 10(2): 121 2010
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001035911
Common Names
- Taiwanobryum mucronatum
- Mucronatum Taiwanobryum
- Taiwanobryum Mucronatum
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Taiwanobryum mucronatum (also called Mucronate 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 mucronate leaves and white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Taiwanobryum mucronatum 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 mucronatum 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Taiwanobryum mucronatum can be propagated by division of the clumps or by spores. It is best grown in moist, humus-rich soil in a partially shaded position. It can tolerate full sun if the soil is kept moist.
Where to Find Taiwanobryum mucronatum
Taiwanobryum mucronatum can be found in Taiwan, China, and Japan.
Species in the Taiwanobryum genus
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
Roelof Benjamin van den Bosch (1810-1862): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bosch' in the authors string.
Cornelius Marinus van der Sande Lacoste (1815-1887): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sande Lac.' in the authors string.
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: 100356577: Based on data supplied by Bryonames