Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hookeriales
Species:
steerei
ID:
1196725

Status:
valid

Authors:
(D.G. Griffin) S.P. Churchill

Source:
tro

Year:
1991

Citation Micro:
Bryologist 94: 47 1991

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001196063



Common Names

  • Trachyxiphium steerei
  • Steere's Trachyxiphium
  • Steere's Trac-Bell


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Uses & Benefits

Trachyxiphium steerei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and aquariums. It is also used as a food source for fish and other aquatic animals.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Trachyxiphium steerei has small yellow flowers, with seeds that are small and black. The seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cultivation and propagation of Trachyxiphium steerei: Trachyxiphium steerei is a small, moss-like liverwort that grows in moist, shady areas. It can be propagated by spore dispersal or by division of the plant. To propagate by spore dispersal, collect the spores and sow them on a moist, sterile medium. To propagate by division, carefully separate the plant into two or more parts and replant in moist, shady areas.

Where to Find Trachyxiphium steerei

Trachyxiphium steerei can be found in North America and Europe.

Species in the Pilotrichaceae family

Amblytropis hispidula, Amblytropis setosa, Actinodontium adscendens, Actinodontium dusenii, Actinodontium rhaphidostegum, Actinodontium sprucei, Actinodontium streptopogoneum, Actinodontium pygmaeum, Brymela angustiretis, Brymela complanata, Brymela crosbyi, Brymela laevinervis, Brymela tutezona, Brymela acuminata, Brymela cuspidata, Brymela fissidentoides, Brymela fluminensis, Brymela obtusifolia, Brymela parkeriana, Brymela rugulosa, Brymela websteri, Brymela cavifolia, Callicostella callicostelloides, Callicostella africana, Callicostella apophysata, Callicostella armata, Callicostella ascensionis, Callicostella attenuata, Callicostella beccariana, Callicostella belangeriana, Callicostella bernoullii, Callicostella bisexualis, Callicostella brevipes, Callicostella caledonica, Callicostella campbelliana, Callicostella chevalieri, Callicostella chionophylla, Callicostella chlorina, Callicostella chloroneura, Callicostella circinata, Callicostella constricta, Callicostella cruegeri, Callicostella daltoniaecarpa, Callicostella depressa, Callicostella disticha, Callicostella eberhardtiana, Callicostella emarginatula, Callicostella erosotruncata, Callicostella fallax, Callicostella fissidentella,

References

Steven Paul Churchill (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.P.Churchill' in the authors string.
Dana Gove Griffin (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.G.Griffin' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35184572: Based on data supplied by Bryonames