Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Species:
wissgrillii
ID:
1147552

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Garov.) Wijk & Margad.

Source:
tro

Year:
1960

Citation Micro:
Taxon 9: 191 1960

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001146890

Common Names

  • Taxiphyllum wissgrillii
  • Wissgrillii Moss
  • Wissgrillii Taxiphyllum

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Description

Taxiphyllum wissgrillii (also called Wissgrill's Moss, among many other common names) is a small moss species found in tropical and subtropical regions. It has a light green to yellow-green color and grows in dense tufts. It is found in moist, shady habitats, such as in forests, woodlands, and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Taxiphyllum wissgrillii 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 wissgrillii 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Taxiphyllum wissgrillii 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 wissgrillii

Taxiphyllum wissgrillii is native to tropical and subtropical Asia, including India, China, and Japan.

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

Wim D. Margadant (1916-1997): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Margad.' in the authors string.
Santo Garovaglio (1805-1882): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Garov.' in the authors string.
Roelof van der Wijk (1895-1981): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wijk' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35100519: Based on data supplied by Bryonames