Kingdom:
Phylum:
Bryanae
Order:
Bryales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
rabunbaldensis
ID:
1213971

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.J. Shaw

Source:
tro

Year:
2005

Citation Micro:
Bryologist 108: 180. f. 2 2005

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001213309



Common Names

  • Rabun Bald Pohlia
  • Pohlia rabunbaldensis
  • Rabunbaldensis Pohlia


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Description

Pohlia rabunbaldensis (also called Rabunbalden's Pohlia, among many other common names) is a small, terrestrial, non-vascular plant. It is native to tropical Africa and is found in moist, shady habitats. It has a small, green, thread-like thallus with a single, large, air-filled chamber.

Uses & Benefits

Pohlia rabunbaldensis has been used as a food source and for its medicinal properties. It has been used to treat digestive problems, fever, and inflammation. It is also used as a dye and for its ornamental value.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: Pale yellowish green, with a yellowish green perianth. Seed: Brown, with a smooth surface. Seedlings: Pale yellowish green, with a yellowish green perianth.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pohlia rabunbaldensis can be propagated by seed or by division of the rhizomes. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil in a sunny location. The rhizomes should be divided in early spring and replanted in a well-drained soil. The plants should be watered regularly and fertilized once a month.

Where to Find Pohlia rabunbaldensis

Pohlia rabunbaldensis can be found in wet, shady areas of Europe and North America.

Pohlia rabunbaldensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pohlia rabunbaldensis?

Pohlia rabunbaldensis

What is the common name of Pohlia rabunbaldensis?

Rabun Bald Pohlia

What type of plant is Pohlia rabunbaldensis?

Pohlia rabunbaldensis is a species of moss

Species in the Pohlia genus

Pohlia beringiensis, Pohlia melanodon, Pohlia oerstediana, Pohlia pacifica, Pohlia pseudobarbula, Pohlia scotica, Pohlia afrocruda, Pohlia alba, Pohlia aloysii-sabaudiae, Pohlia andalusica, Pohlia annotina, Pohlia apolensis, Pohlia atropurpurea, Pohlia atrothecia, Pohlia austroelongata, Pohlia austropolymorpha, Pohlia baronii, Pohlia betulina, Pohlia bolanderi, Pohlia brachystoma, Pohlia brevinervis, Pohlia brevireticulata, Pohlia brideliana, Pohlia bulbifera, Pohlia calopyxis, Pohlia camptotrachela, Pohlia cardotii, Pohlia chitralensis, Pohlia columbica, Pohlia cratericola, Pohlia cruda, Pohlia crudoides, Pohlia drummondii, Pohlia elongata, Pohlia erecta, Pohlia excelsa, Pohlia flexuosa, Pohlia grammophylla, Pohlia humilis, Pohlia longibracteata, Pohlia longicolla, Pohlia ludwigii, Pohlia lutescens, Pohlia marchica, Pohlia mielichhoferia, Pohlia nemicaulon, Pohlia nevadensis, Pohlia nutans, Pohlia nutanti-polymorpha, Pohlia obtusifolia,

Species in the Mniaceae family

Mniobryum brevisetum, Mniobryum linderi, Mniobryum pergracile, Mniobryum perlaxum, Mniobryum rubrum, Mniobryum ruwenzorense, Mniobryum sparsifolium, Mniobryum tortifolium, Webera denticostata, Webera striatidens, Webera taylorii, Webera synoica, Cinclidium arcticum, Cinclidium latifolium, Cinclidium minutifolium, Cinclidium stygium, Cinclidium subrotundum, Cinclidium alaskanum, Cyrtomnium hymenophyllum, Cyrtomnium hymenophylloides, Epipterygium brasiliense, Epipterygium convalleum, Epipterygium immarginatum, Epipterygium mandonii, Epipterygium mexicanum, Epipterygium puiggarii, Epipterygium rigidum, Epipterygium tozeri, Epipterygium wrightii, Epipterygium koelzii, Epipterygium vanuatuicum, Epipterygium opararense, Epipterygium nagasakense, Epipterygium orbifolium, Epipterygium atlanticum, Epipterygium biauritum, Epipterygium oreophilum, Epipterygium yunnanense, Leucolepis acanthoneura, Mielichhoferia shevockii, Mielichhoferia pilifera, Mielichhoferia acuminata, Mielichhoferia acutifolia, Mielichhoferia argentifolia, Mielichhoferia auriseta, Mielichhoferia badhwarii, Mielichhoferia borbonica, Mielichhoferia brotheri, Mielichhoferia bryocarpa, Mielichhoferia canescens,

References

Arthur Jonathan Shaw (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.J.Shaw' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35216123: Based on data supplied by Bryonames