Status:
valid
Authors:
(Broth.) Ando
Source:
tro
Year:
1961
Citation Micro:
Hikobia 2(4): 297 1961
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001183441
Common Names
- Robust Schwetschkeopsis Moss
- Schwetschkeopsis Moss
- Robust Schwetschkeopsis Moss
Uses & Benefits
Schwetschkeopsis robustula is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in areas with moist soil. It is also used to help control erosion and can be used as a mulch in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower: Tiny, yellowish-green flowers. Seed: Small, black seeds. Seedlings: Long, narrow leaves.
Where to Find Schwetschkeopsis robustula
Schwetschkeopsis robustula is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry, sunny areas of grasslands.
Species in the Schwetschkeopsis genus
Species in the Taxiphyllaceae family
Caribaeohypnum polypterum,
Hondaella entodontea,
Hondaella caperata,
Taxiphyllum autoicum,
Taxiphyllum densifolium,
Taxiphyllum deplanatum,
Taxiphyllum giraldii,
Taxiphyllum inundatum,
Taxiphyllum papuanum,
Taxiphyllum punctulatum,
Taxiphyllum splendescens,
Taxiphyllum squamatulum,
Taxiphyllum taxirameum,
Taxiphyllum wissgrillii,
Taxiphyllum alternans,
Taxiphyllum pilosum,
Taxiphyllum cuspidifolium,
Taxiphyllum whittierianum,
Taxiphyllum aomoriense,
Taxiphyllum angustirete,
Taxiphyllum prostratum,
Taxiphyllum schweinfurthii,
Taxiphyllum laxalare,
Taxiphyllum townsendii,
Taxiphyllum dehradunense,
Taxiphyllum gracile,
Taxiphyllum richardsii,
Taxiphyllum taiwanense,
Taxiphyllum taxiphylloides,
Filibryum deguchianum,
Filibryum ogatae,
Filibryum yakoushimae,
Leptopterigynandrum austro-alpinum,
Leptopterigynandrum brevirete,
Leptopterigynandrum decolor,
Leptopterigynandrum incurvatum,
Leptopterigynandrum stricticaule,
Leptopterigynandrum subintegrum,
Leptopterigynandrum tenellum,
Leptopterigynandrum autoicum,
Leptopterigynandrum tenuicaule,
Leptopterigynandrum piliferum,
Schwetschkeopsis elongata,
Schwetschkeopsis fabronia,
Schwetschkeopsis formosana,
Schwetschkeopsis robustula,