Taxiphyllum punctulatum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
punctulatum
ID:
1147540
Status:
valid
Authors:
M. Fleisch.
Source:
tro
Year:
1923
Citation Micro:
Musci Buitenzorg 4: 1437 1923
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001146878
Common Names
- Taxiphyllum punctulatum
- Dotted Taxiphyllum
- Dotted Moss
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Taxiphyllum punctulatum (also called punctulate moss, among many other common names) is a species of moss in the family Hypnaceae. It is a small, yellowish-green moss with a creeping stem and leaves that are inrolled when dry. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world, and is found in moist, shady habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Taxiphyllum punctulatum is a popular aquarium plant that is used to provide shade, shelter, and a natural habitat for fish and other aquatic creatures.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Taxiphyllum punctulatum is small and white, with a single petal. The seed is a small, dark brown nut-like structure. The seedlings are small and delicate, with a single, slender stem and a few small leaves.
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Taxiphyllum punctulatum can be propagated by division or by cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and partial to full shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of temperatures and can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 6-9.
Where to Find Taxiphyllum punctulatum
Taxiphyllum punctulatum is native to tropical and subtropical Asia, including India, China, and Japan.
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
Max Fleischer (1861-1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.Fleisch.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35100504: Based on data supplied by Bryonames