Taxiphyllum prostratum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
prostratum
ID:
1196109
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Dozy & Molk.) W.R. Buck
Source:
tro
Year:
1987
Citation Micro:
Mem. New York Bot. Gard. 45: 521 1987
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001195447
Common Names
- Taxiphyllum Prostratum
- Prostrate Taxiphyllum
- Prostrate Moss
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Taxiphyllum prostratum (also called Prostratum, among many other common names) is a species of moss found in tropical and subtropical regions, typically in moist habitats such as wet rocks, streambanks, and moist soils. It is a small, yellowish-green moss with long, narrow leaves that are often curved and have a smooth margin.
Uses & Benefits
Taxiphyllum prostratum is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, headaches, and stomach pain.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Taxiphyllum prostratum has small, yellowish-green flowers with four petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Taxiphyllum prostratum is a small, evergreen, perennial fern that grows in moist, shady areas. It is best propagated by division of the rhizomes. The rhizomes should be divided in the spring or early summer and planted in a moist, well-drained soil. The soil should be kept moist but not soggy. It can also be propagated from spores, which should be sown on a moist, sterile medium and kept in a warm, humid environment.
Where to Find Taxiphyllum prostratum
Taxiphyllum prostratum can be found in the mountains of Japan.
Taxiphyllum prostratum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Taxiphyllum prostratum?
Taxiphyllum prostratum
What is the habitat of Taxiphyllum prostratum?
It is found in wet, acidic habitats such as bogs, fens, and swamps.
What is the distribution of Taxiphyllum prostratum?
It is found in North America, Europe, and Asia.
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,
References
Julian(us) Hendrik Molkenboer (1816-1854): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Molk.' in the authors string.
William Russel Buck (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.R.Buck' in the authors string.
Frans Dozy (1807-1856): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dozy' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35183754: Based on data supplied by Bryonames