Kingdom:
Phylum:
Bryanae
Order:
Splachnales
Genus:
Species:
nepalensis
ID:
1170554

Status:
valid

Authors:
Z. Iwats. & Steere

Source:
tro

Year:
1977

Citation Micro:
Proc. Bryol. Soc. Japan 2: 42 1977

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001169892

Common Names

  • Tayloria nepalensis
  • Nepalese Tayloria
  • Nepalese Moss

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Description

Tayloria nepalensis (also called Nepalese Tayloria, among many other common names) is a species of moss in the family Tayloriaceae. It is found in the northern hemisphere, including North America, Europe, and Asia. It grows in moist, shady habitats, such as woodlands, swamps, and bogs.

Uses & Benefits

Tayloria nepalensis is a species of moss that is native to tropical and subtropical regions. It is commonly used as a ground cover in gardens and as a soil stabilizer. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, such as digestive problems and skin conditions.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Tayloria nepalensis has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small, oblong and dark brown in color. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tayloria nepalensis is a species of moss native to Nepal. It is a small, tufted moss that grows in moist, shady areas. It is best propagated by division and can be grown in a variety of soils, as long as it is kept moist. It can also be propagated from spores.

Where to Find Tayloria nepalensis

Tayloria nepalensis can be found in Nepal, in the Himalayan Mountains.

Species in the Tayloria genus

Tayloria acuminata, Tayloria alpicola, Tayloria altorum, Tayloria arenaria, Tayloria borneensis, Tayloria callophylla, Tayloria chiapensis, Tayloria dubyi, Tayloria froelichiana, Tayloria gunnii, Tayloria hornschuchii, Tayloria indica, Tayloria isleana, Tayloria jacquemontii, Tayloria kilimandscharica, Tayloria lingulata, Tayloria longiseta, Tayloria magellanica, Tayloria mirabilis, Tayloria novo-guinensis, Tayloria octoblepharum, Tayloria orthodonta, Tayloria purpurascens, Tayloria recurvimarginata, Tayloria reinerii, Tayloria rudolphiana, Tayloria sandwicensis, Tayloria scabriseta, Tayloria serrata, Tayloria splachnoides, Tayloria subglabra, Tayloria tasmanica, Tayloria tenuis, Tayloria braithwaitiana, Tayloria nepalensis, Tayloria pseudoalpicola, Tayloria squarrosa, Tayloria stenophysata, Tayloria solitaria, Tayloria rubicaulis, Tayloria rudimenta, Tayloria grandis, Tayloria immersa, Tayloria limbata,

Species in the Splachnaceae family

Aplodon wormskioldii, Brachymitrion cochabambae, Brachymitrion laciniatum, Brachymitrion moritzianum, Brachymitrion pocsii, Brachymitrion jamesonii, Moseniella ulei, Moseniella brasiliensis, Splachnum pensylvanicum, Splachnum adolphi-friederici, Splachnum ampullaceum, Splachnum austriacum, Splachnum luteum, Splachnum melanocaulon, Splachnum resectum, Splachnum rubrum, Splachnum sphaericum, Splachnum turbinatum, Splachnum vasculosum, Splachnum weberbaueri, Splachnum adamsianum, Tayloria acuminata, Tayloria alpicola, Tayloria altorum, Tayloria arenaria, Tayloria borneensis, Tayloria callophylla, Tayloria chiapensis, Tayloria dubyi, Tayloria froelichiana, Tayloria gunnii, Tayloria hornschuchii, Tayloria indica, Tayloria isleana, Tayloria jacquemontii, Tayloria kilimandscharica, Tayloria lingulata, Tayloria longiseta, Tayloria magellanica, Tayloria mirabilis, Tayloria novo-guinensis, Tayloria octoblepharum, Tayloria orthodonta, Tayloria purpurascens, Tayloria recurvimarginata, Tayloria reinerii, Tayloria rudolphiana, Tayloria sandwicensis, Tayloria scabriseta, Tayloria serrata,

References

William Campbell Steere (1907-1989): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Steere' in the authors string.
Zennosuke Iwatsuki (1929-2015): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Z.Iwats.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35141208: Based on data supplied by Bryonames