Taxiphyllum richardsii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
richardsii
ID:
1537167
Status:
valid
Authors:
(E.B. Bartram) J.T. Wynns
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2020
Citation Micro:
The Bryologist. 123(4): 643. 2020
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000019687
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Taxiphyllum richardsii (also called Taxiphyllum richardsi, 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 richardsii 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 richardsii has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. Its seeds are small, black and rounded. The seedlings have ovate-lanceolate leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Taxiphyllum richardsii 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 richardsii
Taxiphyllum richardsii can be found in the temperate regions of Europe, Asia, and North America.
Taxiphyllum richardsii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Taxiphyllum richardsii?
Taxiphyllum richardsii
What is the natural habitat of Taxiphyllum richardsii?
Tropical and subtropical regions of Asia
What is the conservation status of Taxiphyllum richardsii?
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,
References
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 100510478: Based on data supplied by Bryonames