Syrrhopodon kiiense - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Dicranidae
Order:
Dicranales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
kiiense
ID:
1184135
Status:
valid
Authors:
Z. Iwats.
Source:
tro
Year:
1959
Citation Micro:
J. Hattori Bot. Lab. 21: 242. 3 1959
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001183473
Common Names
- Syrrhopodon kiiense
- Kiiense Moss
- Kiiense Syrrhopodon
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Syrrhopodon kiiense (also called Kii Bristle-moss, among many other common names) is a species of moss found in tropical and subtropical regions. It is a small, tufted moss with slender, erect stems and branches. The leaves are small, lanceolate-lanceolate, and the capsules are small and cylindrical. It is found in moist forests, grasslands, and other habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Syrrhopodon kiiense is used as a soil amendment to improve the water-holding capacity of soils, as a mulch to reduce evaporation and erosion, and as a potting medium for plants.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Syrrhopodon kiiense is yellow and has five petals. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.
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Syrrhopodon kiiense can be propagated by division or by spore sowing. When propagating by division, divide the plant in spring or early summer. When propagating by spore sowing, collect the spores in late summer or early autumn and sow them on a moist, sterile medium. Keep the medium moist and in a shady spot until the spores germinate. Transplant the seedlings to individual pots when they are large enough to handle.
Where to Find Syrrhopodon kiiense
Syrrhopodon kiiense can be found in moist, shady habitats in Southeast Asia.
Syrrhopodon kiiense FAQ
What is the scientific name of Syrrhopodon kiiense?
Syrrhopodon kiiense
What type of plant is Syrrhopodon kiiense?
Moss
Where is Syrrhopodon kiiense found?
North America, Europe, and Asia
Species in the Syrrhopodon genus
Syrrhopodon isthmi, Syrrhopodon obuduensis, Syrrhopodon annotinus, Syrrhopodon armatispinosus, Syrrhopodon fissipapillatus, Syrrhopodon insularum, Syrrhopodon steyermarkii, Syrrhopodon kiiense, Syrrhopodon brasiliensis, Syrrhopodon bartramii, Syrrhopodon stenophyllus, Syrrhopodon africanus, Syrrhopodon albidus, Syrrhopodon albo-vaginatus, Syrrhopodon apertifolius, Syrrhopodon aristifolius, Syrrhopodon armatus, Syrrhopodon asper, Syrrhopodon ciliatus, Syrrhopodon circinatus, Syrrhopodon confertus, Syrrhopodon croceus, Syrrhopodon cuneifolius, Syrrhopodon cymbifolius, Syrrhopodon disciformis, Syrrhopodon elatus, Syrrhopodon elongatus, Syrrhopodon erubescens, Syrrhopodon fimbriatus, Syrrhopodon flammeonervis, Syrrhopodon flexifolius, Syrrhopodon gardneri, Syrrhopodon gaudichaudii, Syrrhopodon graminicola, Syrrhopodon graminifolius, Syrrhopodon helicophyllus, Syrrhopodon hispidissimus, Syrrhopodon hispidocostatus, Syrrhopodon hornschuchii, Syrrhopodon incompletus, Syrrhopodon involutus, Syrrhopodon lamprocarpus, Syrrhopodon leprieurii, Syrrhopodon ligulatus, Syrrhopodon lycopodioides, Syrrhopodon mahensis, Syrrhopodon mammillosus, Syrrhopodon mauritianus, Syrrhopodon muelleri, Syrrhopodon parasiticus,
Species in the Calymperaceae family
Arthrocormus schimperi, Calymperes robinsonii, Calymperes rubiginosum, Calymperes aeruginosum, Calymperes afzelii, Calymperes beccarii, Calymperes boulayi, Calymperes couguiense, Calymperes crassinerve, Calymperes erosum, Calymperes fasciculatum, Calymperes graeffeanum, Calymperes guildingii, Calymperes guineense, Calymperes hispidum, Calymperes levyanum, Calymperes linearifolium, Calymperes lonchophyllum, Calymperes loucoubense, Calymperes mangalorense, Calymperes moluccense, Calymperes motleyi, Calymperes nanum, Calymperes nicaraguense, Calymperes othmeri, Calymperes palisotii, Calymperes pallidum, Calymperes pintasii, Calymperes platyloma, Calymperes porrectum, Calymperes pungens, Calymperes schmidtii, Calymperes serratum, Calymperes smithii, Calymperes strictifolium, Calymperes subintegrum, Calymperes subserratum, Calymperes tahitense, Calymperes tenerum, Calymperes thomeanum, Calymperes venezuelanum, Calymperes bartramii, Calymperes noakhalense, Calymperes mitrafugax, Calymperes boninense, Calymperes norkettii, Calymperes woodii, Calymperes serratioides, Exodictyon dentatum, Exodictyon incrassatum,
References
Zennosuke Iwatsuki (1929-2015): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Z.Iwats.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35163177: Based on data supplied by Bryonames