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
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.
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,