Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Species:
serrulatifolium
ID:
1537974

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Enroth & M.C. Ji) Enroth

Source:
rhakhis

Year:
2022

Citation Micro:
The Bryologist. 125(2): 318. 2022

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000020203

Common Names

  • Taiwanobryum serrulatifolium
  • Saw-Leaved Taiwanobryum
  • Saw-Leaved Taiwanobryum Moss

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Description

Taiwanobryum serrulatifolium (also called Taiwanobryum serrulatifolium, 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

Taiwanobryum serrulatifolium 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 Taiwanobryum serrulatifolium is a small white flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown seed with a rough surface. The seedlings are small, light green, and have a single, thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Taiwanobryum serrulatifolium is a moss that can be propagated by division or by spore propagation. To propagate by division, the moss should be carefully divided into smaller clumps and potted in a moist, well-draining soil mix. To propagate by spore propagation, the spores should be collected and sown on a moist, well-draining soil mix.

Where to Find Taiwanobryum serrulatifolium

Taiwanobryum serrulatifolium is found in Taiwan.

Taiwanobryum serrulatifolium FAQ

What is the scientific name of Taiwanobryum serrulatifolium?

Taiwanobryum serrulatifolium

What is the common name of Taiwanobryum serrulatifolium?

Unknown

Where is Taiwanobryum serrulatifolium found?

Tropical Africa

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

The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 100527763: Based on data supplied by Bryonames