Status:
valid
Authors:
(Dixon & Luisier ex F. Koppe & Düll) Hedenäs
Source:
tro
Year:
1992
Citation Micro:
Nova Hedwigia 54: 448 1992
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001197067
Common Names
- Pseudotaxiphyllum laetevirens
- Laetevirens Pseudotaxiphyllum
- Laetevirens's Pseudotaxiphyllum
Description
Pseudotaxiphyllum laetevirens (also called Pseudotaxiphyllum laetevirens, among many other common names) is a species of moss in the family Amblystegiaceae. It is found in tropical and subtropical regions of South America, and grows in moist, shady habitats such as forests and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Pseudotaxiphyllum laetevirens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known for its attractive foliage and flowers.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Pseudotaxiphyllum laetevirens is a small, white, four-petaled flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, oval-shaped leaves with a yellowish-green color.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pseudotaxiphyllum laetevirens is a small, tufted moss that can be propagated by division or spore sowing. It prefers moist, acidic soils and is shade tolerant. It can be grown in containers or in the garden.
Where to Find Pseudotaxiphyllum laetevirens
Pseudotaxiphyllum laetevirens is found in tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, including India, China, Japan, and the Philippines.
Pseudotaxiphyllum laetevirens FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pseudotaxiphyllum laetevirens?
Pseudotaxiphyllum laetevirens
What is the common name of Pseudotaxiphyllum laetevirens?
Cheerful pseudotaxiphyllum
Where is Pseudotaxiphyllum laetevirens found?
Pseudotaxiphyllum laetevirens is found in the Appalachian Mountains of the eastern United States
Species in the Pseudotaxiphyllum genus
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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,
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Plagiothecium berggrenianum,
Plagiothecium ceylonense,
Plagiothecium cochleatum,
Plagiothecium curvifolium,
Plagiothecium denticulatum,
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Plagiothecium laetum,
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Plagiothecium lancifolium,
Plagiothecium latebricola,
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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,
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