Kingdom:
Phylum:
Bryanae
Order:
Bryales
Family:
Species:
microphylla
ID:
1154844

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Dozy & Molk.) Lindb.

Source:
tro

Year:
1868

Citation Micro:
Not. Sällsk. Fauna Fl. Fenn. Förh. 9: 80 1868

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001154182



Common Names

  • Trachycystis microphylla
  • Microphylla Trachycystis
  • Microphylla Moss


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Description

Trachycystis microphylla (also called Microphyllous Trachycystis, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the family Asparagaceae. It is a small, evergreen shrub with leathery, glossy leaves and white flowers. It is native to the tropical and subtropical regions of Southeast Asia, and it grows in open forests and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Trachycystis microphylla is used as an ornamental plant, as well as for its medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Trachycystis microphylla is small and yellow-green in color. The seed is a small, dark brown capsule with a single seed inside. The seedlings are small and dark green with a single leaf.

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Where to Find Trachycystis microphylla

Trachycystis microphylla can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, including Mexico, Central America, and South America.

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

Sextus Otto Lindberg (1835-1889): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindb.' in the authors string.
Julian(us) Hendrik Molkenboer (1816-1854): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Molk.' in the authors string.
Frans Dozy (1807-1856): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dozy' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35113078: Based on data supplied by Bryonames