Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Jungermanniales
Species:
tenax
ID:
1207710

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Grev.) Herzog

Source:
tro

Year:
1951

Citation Micro:
Ark. Bot., n.s., 1: 499 1951

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001207048



Common Names

  • Dendrolembidium Tenax
  • Tough Dendrolembidium
  • Tough Moss


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Description

Dendrolembidium tenax (also called Dendrolembidium tenax, among many other common names) is a species of moss in the Thuidiaceae family. It is found in the tropical and subtropical regions of the world, in moist and humid habitats such as tropical and subtropical moist montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Dendrolembidium tenax is a moss species that can be used as a ground cover in gardens and as a decorative element in floral arrangements. It is also used as a soil stabilizer and erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Dendrolembidium tenax has small, greenish-white flowers with no petals. Its seeds are small, round and black in color. The seedlings are small and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dendrolembidium tenax can be propagated through spores or by division of the thallus. Cultivation is best done in a moist, shady environment with plenty of air circulation. The soil should be kept moist but not wet, and the temperature should be kept between 15-25°C.

Where to Find Dendrolembidium tenax

Dendrolembidium tenax can be found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.

Dendrolembidium tenax FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dendrolembidium tenax?

Dendrolembidium tenax

What type of plant is Dendrolembidium tenax?

Liverwort

Where is Dendrolembidium tenax found?

India

Species in the Dendrolembidium genus

Species in the Lepidoziaceae family

Acromastigum anisostomum, Acromastigum bancanum, Acromastigum bifidum, Acromastigum brotheri, Acromastigum capillare, Acromastigum colensoanum, Acromastigum cunninghamii, Acromastigum echinatiforme, Acromastigum echinatum, Acromastigum exiguum, Acromastigum exile, Acromastigum filum, Acromastigum fimbriatum, Acromastigum inaequilaterum, Acromastigum integrifolium, Acromastigum laetevirens, Acromastigum linganum, Acromastigum mooreanum, Acromastigum obliquatum, Acromastigum tenax, Acromastigum verticale, Acromastigum moratii, Acromastigum pusillum, Acromastigum stellare, Acromastigum rigidum, Acromastigum subechinatiforme, Acromastigum adaptatum, Acromastigum divaricatum, Acromastigum longirete, Acromastigum fumosum, Acromastigum furcatifolium, Acromastigum herzogii, Acromastigum homodictyon, Acromastigum implexum, Acromastigum interstisiale, Acromastigum laevigatum, Acromastigum lamyi, Acromastigum leptophyllum, Acromastigum lobuliferum, Acromastigum marginatum, Acromastigum microstichum, Acromastigum prismaticale, Acromastigum stenophyllum, Acromastigum aurescens, Acromastigum caledonicum, Acromastigum carcinum, Acromastigum cavifolium, Acromastigum curtilobum, Amazoopsis diplopoda, Amazoopsis gracilis,

References

Theodor Herzog (1880-1961): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Herzog' in the authors string.
Robert Kaye Greville (1794-1866): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Grev.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35207839: Based on data supplied by Bryonames