Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Family:
Species:
iwatsukii
ID:
1196078

Status:
valid

Authors:
Higuchi & Deguchi

Source:
tro

Year:
1987

Citation Micro:
Mem. New York Bot. Gard. 45: 528. f. 1–36 1987

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001195416



Common Names

  • Taxiphyllopsis iwatsukii
  • Iwatsukii Taxiphyllopsis
  • Taxiphyllopsis


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Description

Taxiphyllopsis iwatsukii (also called Taxiphyllopsis, among many other common names) is a species of moss in the family Taxiphyllaceae. It is found in Europe, North America, and Asia. It grows in grasslands, woodlands, and other habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Taxiphyllopsis iwatsukii is used as a soil stabilizer, erosion control, and for water filtration. It is also used in the production of compost and as a food source for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Taxiphyllopsis iwatsukii has small, yellow-green flowers, which are usually solitary and borne on short stalks. The seeds are small, brown, and have a thin, papery covering. The seedlings are small, with a single, narrow leaf and a short stem.

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Where to Find Taxiphyllopsis iwatsukii

Taxiphyllopsis iwatsukii can be found in Japan.

Species in the Taxiphyllopsis 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,

References

Hironori Deguchi (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Deguchi' in the authors string.
Masanobu Higuchi (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Higuchi' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35183722: Based on data supplied by Bryonames