Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Species:
densum
ID:
1196406

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Cardot) Z. Iwats.

Source:
tro

Year:
1987

Citation Micro:
J. Hattori Bot. Lab. 63: 449 1987

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001195744



Common Names

  • Pseudotaxiphyllum densum
  • Densum Moss
  • Pseudotaxiphyllum Moss


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Uses & Benefits

Pseudotaxiphyllum densum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for some animals.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pseudotaxiphyllum densum has small, white flowers, with the seed being a small, black, rounded nut. The seedlings are small and have a single, upright leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pseudotaxiphyllum densum is a small, evergreen, perennial moss that grows in dense tufts. It prefers moist, shady locations and can be propagated by division or by spore sowing. It is best grown in humus-rich, acidic soil in partial shade.

Where to Find Pseudotaxiphyllum densum

Pseudotaxiphyllum densum can be found in South America.

Species in the Plagiotheciaceae family

Orthothecium ovicarpum, Orthothecium acuminatum, Orthothecium chryseum, Orthothecium intricatum, Orthothecium lapponicum, Orthothecium rufescens, Orthothecium schlagintweitii, Orthothecium strictum, Orthothecium hyalopiliferum, Orthothecium brunnescens, Orthothecium remotifolium, Orthothecium retroflexum, Orthothecium sibiricum, Herzogiella cylindricarpa, Herzogiella perrobusta, Herzogiella renitens, Herzogiella seligeri, Herzogiella striatella, Herzogiella turfacea, Herzogiella letestui, Isopterygiopsis muelleriana, Isopterygiopsis catagonioides, Plagiothecium berggrenianum, Plagiothecium ceylonense, Plagiothecium cochleatum, Plagiothecium curvifolium, Plagiothecium denticulatum, Plagiothecium entodontella, Plagiothecium formosicum, Plagiothecium georgicoantarcticum, Plagiothecium herzogii, Plagiothecium laetum, Plagiothecium lamprostachys, Plagiothecium lancifolium, Plagiothecium latebricola, Plagiothecium lonchochaete, Plagiothecium lucidum, Plagiothecium mildbraedii, Plagiothecium monbuttoviae, Plagiothecium neckeroideum, Plagiothecium nemorale, Plagiothecium nitens, Plagiothecium nitidifolium, Plagiothecium novogranatense, Plagiothecium obtusissimum, Plagiothecium orthocarpum, Plagiothecium ovalifolium, Plagiothecium perminutum, Plagiothecium platycladum, Plagiothecium platyphyllum,

References

Jules Cardot (1860-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cardot' in the authors string.
Zennosuke Iwatsuki (1929-2015): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Z.Iwats.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35184109: Based on data supplied by Bryonames