Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hookeriales
Species:
rhizophorum
ID:
1187624

Status:
valid

Authors:
(M. Fleisch.) Nog. & Z. Iwats.

Source:
tro

Year:
1972

Citation Micro:
J. Hattori Bot. Lab. 36: 483 1972

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001186962



Common Names

  • Rhizophorum Metadistichophyllum
  • Rhizophorum Metadistichophyllum Moss
  • Rhizophorum Metadistichophyllum Moss Plant


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Uses & Benefits

Metadistichophyllum rhizophorum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and in landscaping. It is also used as a groundcover in shady areas, and its foliage provides a nice contrast to other plants in the garden.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Metadistichophyllum rhizophorum is small and inconspicuous, with a single pistil and six stamens. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped nutlet. The seedlings are small and delicate, with a single, slender stem and two small, opposite leaves.

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Where to Find Metadistichophyllum rhizophorum

Metadistichophyllum rhizophorum is found in the Northern Hemisphere, including North America, Europe, and Asia.

Metadistichophyllum rhizophorum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Metadistichophyllum rhizophorum?

Metadistichophyllum rhizophorum

What is the family of Metadistichophyllum rhizophorum?

Metadistichophyllaceae

What is the habitat of Metadistichophyllum rhizophorum?

Moist soil and rocks

Species in the Metadistichophyllum genus

Species in the Daltoniaceae family

Achrophyllum anomalum, Achrophyllum crassirete, Achrophyllum haesselianum, Achrophyllum javense, Achrophyllum magellanicum, Achrophyllum tenuinerve, Achrophyllum dentatum, Achrophyllum quadrifarium, Adelothecium bogotense, Beeveria distichophylloides, Benitotania elimbata, Bryobrothera crenulata, Bryobrothera tambuyukonensis, Calyptrochaeta subremotifolia, Calyptrochaeta marginata, Calyptrochaeta apiculata, Calyptrochaeta asplenioides, Calyptrochaeta enervis, Calyptrochaeta flexicollis, Calyptrochaeta grandiretis, Calyptrochaeta haitensis, Calyptrochaeta japonica, Calyptrochaeta leptoloma, Calyptrochaeta parviretis, Calyptrochaeta remotifolia, Calyptrochaeta rotundifolia, Calyptrochaeta cristata, Calyptrochaeta brownii, Calyptrochaeta setigera, Calyptrochaeta albescens, Calyptrochaeta deflexa, Calyptrochaeta nutans, Calyptrochaeta odontoloma, Calyptrochaeta isophylla, Calyptrochaeta microblasta, Calyptrochaeta ramosa, Calyptrochaeta boniana, Calyptrochaeta mollis, Calyptrochaeta otwayensis, Calyptrochaeta lucida, Calyptrochaeta perlimbata, Crosbya nervosa, Crosbya straminea, Daltonia apiculata, Daltonia aristifolia, Daltonia baldwinii, Daltonia baumgartneri, Daltonia bilimbata, Daltonia brevipedunculata, Daltonia forsythii,

References

Akira Noguchi (1907-1988): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nog.' in the authors string.
Zennosuke Iwatsuki (1929-2015): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Z.Iwats.' in the authors string.
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: 35169537: Based on data supplied by Bryonames