Status:
valid
Authors:
(Vohra) J.T. Wynns
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2020
Citation Micro:
The Bryologist. 123(4): 644. 2020
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000019686
Description
Taxiphyllum dehradunense (also called Taxiphyllum dehradunensis, among many other common names) is a species of moss that is found in North America, Europe, and Asia. It is a small plant, with stems that are usually less than 10 cm long. It prefers moist, shady habitats, such as forest floors and riverbanks.
Uses & Benefits
Taxiphyllum dehradunense is used as a soil stabilizer and erosion control, as well as a decorative ground cover in gardens and parks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Taxiphyllum dehradunense has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. Its seeds are small, black and rounded. The seedlings have ovate-lanceolate leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Taxiphyllum dehradunense is a small, evergreen fern native to tropical and subtropical regions of South America. It is a hardy plant and can be grown in a variety of soils and climates. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade, but can tolerate full sun. Propagation is done by division of the rhizomes or by spores. The spores should be sown on a sterile, moist medium and kept in a warm, humid environment until they germinate.
Where to Find Taxiphyllum dehradunense
Taxiphyllum dehradunense can be found in the temperate regions of Europe, Asia, and North America.
Taxiphyllum dehradunense FAQ
What is the scientific name of Taxiphyllum dehradunense?
Taxiphyllum dehradunense
What is the natural habitat of Taxiphyllum dehradunense?
Tropical and subtropical regions of Asia
What is the conservation status of Taxiphyllum dehradunense?
Least Concern
Species in the Taxiphyllum genus
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,
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,