Status:
valid
Authors:
(Müll. Hal.) E. Britton & Dixon
Source:
tro
Year:
1927
Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 60: 86, 88 1 f. 4–5 1927
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001172467
Common Names
- Trinidad Rhacopilopsis
- Rhacopilopsis trinitensis
- Rhacopilopsis trinitensis Moss
Uses & Benefits
Rhacopilopsis trinitensis is used as a traditional medicinal plant in Southeast Asia. It is also used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower: Small, yellowish-green, with a short, cylindrical calyx. Seed: Small, dark brown, with a smooth surface. Seedlings: Oval-shaped with a pointed tip and a short root.
Where to Find Rhacopilopsis trinitensis
Rhacopilopsis trinitensis is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.
Rhacopilopsis trinitensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Rhacopilopsis trinitensis?
Rhacopilopsis trinitensis
What is the habitat of Rhacopilopsis trinitensis?
It is found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world.
What is the size of Rhacopilopsis trinitensis?
It is a small moss, usually less than 2 cm in height.
Species in the Rhacopilopsis genus
Species in the Hypnaceae family
Acritodon nephophilus,
Austrohondaella limata,
Bryosedgwickia barlassinae,
Chryso-hypnum elegantulum,
Chryso-hypnum patens,
Chryso-hypnum diminutivum,
Chryso-hypnum demaretii,
Chryso-hypnum cavifolium,
Chryso-hypnum frondosum,
Chryso-hypnum crosbyi,
Chryso-hypnum hylophilum,
Chryso-hypnum rostratulum,
Chryso-hypnum smithii,
Crepidophyllum modestum,
Ctenidiadelphus plumularia,
Cyathothecium distichaceum,
Dacryophyllum falcifolium,
Ectropotheciella decrescens,
Ectropotheciella distichophylla,
Ectropotheciopsis novoguineensis,
Ectropothecium glossophylloides,
Ectropothecium laxirete,
Ectropothecium aciculare,
Ectropothecium adnatum,
Ectropothecium aeruginosum,
Ectropothecium affine,
Ectropothecium afromolluscum,
Ectropothecium andrei,
Ectropothecium aneitense,
Ectropothecium angusto-textum,
Ectropothecium anisophyllum,
Ectropothecium annamense,
Ectropothecium arcuatum,
Ectropothecium arfakense,
Ectropothecium aubertii,
Ectropothecium aureo-crispum,
Ectropothecium aureum,
Ectropothecium aurifolium,
Ectropothecium barbelloides,
Ectropothecium bingerianum,
Ectropothecium bowiei,
Ectropothecium brachycladulum,
Ectropothecium brevifalcatum,
Ectropothecium buitenzorgii,
Ectropothecium burmense,
Ectropothecium campaniforme,
Ectropothecium campanulatum,
Ectropothecium capillisetum,
Ectropothecium carolinarum,
Ectropothecium chamissonis,