Status:
valid
Authors:
(Tixier) W.Z. Ma, Enroth & Shevock
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2018
Citation Micro:
Journal of Bryology. 40(1): 51. 2018
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000020204
Common Names
- Taiwanobryum undulatifolium
- Wavy-Leaved Taiwanobryum
- Wavy-Leaved Taiwanobryum Moss
Description
Taiwanobryum undulatifolium (also called Taiwanobryum undulatifolium, 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 undulatifolium 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 undulatifolium 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Taiwanobryum undulatifolium 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 undulatifolium
Taiwanobryum undulatifolium is found in Taiwan.
Taiwanobryum undulatifolium FAQ
What is the scientific name of Taiwanobryum undulatifolium?
Taiwanobryum undulatifolium
What is the common name of Taiwanobryum undulatifolium?
Unknown
Where is Taiwanobryum undulatifolium found?
Tropical Africa
Species in the Taiwanobryum genus
Species in the Neckeraceae family
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Forsstroemia indica,
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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,
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Alleniella brownii,
Alleniella chilensis,
Alleniella complanata,
Alleniella hymenodonta,
Alleniella remota,
Alleniella scabridens,
Alleniella submacrocarpa,
Alleniella urnigera,
Alleniella andina,
Alleniella ehrenbergii,
Alleniella laevigata,
Alleniella obtusifolia,