Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Species:
obtusifolium
ID:
1213124

Status:
valid

Authors:
Z. Iwats. & B.C. Tan

Source:
tro

Year:
2004

Citation Micro:
Novon 14: 75. f. 1–2 2004

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001212462



Common Names

  • Pseudotaxiphyllum Obtusifolium
  • Oblique-leaved Pseudotaxiphyllum
  • Oblique-leaved Leafy Liverwort


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Description

Pseudotaxiphyllum obtusifolium (also called Obtuse-leaved Pseudotaxiphyllum, among many other common names) is a small moss species found in tropical areas of Africa, Asia, and Australia. It typically grows on rocks, soil, and tree trunks in moist, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Pseudotaxiphyllum obtusifolium is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover in landscaping. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, coughs, and colds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pseudotaxiphyllum obtusifolium has small, yellow-green flowers with three petals, and its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings have a single cotyledon and two small lobes.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pseudotaxiphyllum obtusifolium is a small, tufted liverwort that is relatively easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers moist, shady environments and can be propagated through spores or division of the thallus. It can be grown in a variety of substrates, such as moss, soil, or a combination of the two.

Where to Find Pseudotaxiphyllum obtusifolium

Pseudotaxiphyllum obtusifolium is found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including Africa, Asia, and Australia.

Pseudotaxiphyllum obtusifolium FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pseudotaxiphyllum obtusifolium?

Pseudotaxiphyllum obtusifolium

What is the growth habit of Pseudotaxiphyllum obtusifolium?

It is a small, tufted moss with a prostrate growth habit.

Where is Pseudotaxiphyllum obtusifolium found?

It is found in Europe, North America, and Asia.

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

Benito Ching Tan (1946-2016): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.C.Tan' 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: 35215031: Based on data supplied by Bryonames