Status:
valid
Authors:
(Müll. Hal.) Broth.
Source:
tro
Year:
1905
Citation Micro:
Die Natürlichen Pflanzenfamilien I(3): 683. 1905
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001160402
Common Names
- Polytrichadelphus nukahivensis
- Nukahivensis Polytrichadelphus
- Polytrichadelphus Nukahivensis
Description
Polytrichadelphus nukahivensis (also called Nukahiva Polytrichum Moss, among many other common names) is a species of moss in the Polytrichaceae family. It is a small moss with a stem up to 5 cm long and leaves up to 2 mm long. It is found in the Marquesas Islands, growing in wet, shady places, such as on the banks of streams and in forests.
Uses & Benefits
Polytrichadelphus nukahivensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used in the production of soil erosion control mats.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Polytrichadelphus nukahivensis has small, white flowers and small, black seeds. Its seedlings have small, oval leaves and a single stem.
Where to Find Polytrichadelphus nukahivensis
Polytrichadelphus nukahivensis is found in the tropical regions of the Pacific Islands.
Species in the Polytrichadelphus genus
Polytrichadelphus archboldii,
Polytrichadelphus ciliatus,
Polytrichadelphus giganteus,
Polytrichadelphus grossidens,
Polytrichadelphus innovans,
Polytrichadelphus integrifolius,
Polytrichadelphus longisetus,
Polytrichadelphus magellanicus,
Polytrichadelphus nukahivensis,
Polytrichadelphus peruvianus,
Polytrichadelphus pseudopolytrichum,
Polytrichadelphus rubescens,
Polytrichadelphus spinosus,
Species in the Polytrichaceae family
Alophosia azorica,
Atrichopsis compressa,
Atrichopsis angulata,
Atrichopsis australis,
Atrichopsis bellii,
Atrichopsis capensis,
Atrichopsis crispula,
Atrichopsis erosa,
Atrichopsis laxifolia,
Atrichopsis mexicana,
Atrichopsis minima,
Atrichopsis tapes,
Atrichopsis tenuirostris,
Atrichopsis tetragona,
Atrichopsis trichodon,
Atrichopsis tristaniensis,
Atrichum cylindricum,
Atrichum altecristatum,
Atrichum longifolium,
Atrichum androgynum,
Atrichum angustatum,
Atrichum crispulum,
Atrichum crispum,
Atrichum flavisetum,
Atrichum muelleri,
Atrichum oerstedianum,
Atrichum polycarpum,
Atrichum rhystophyllum,
Atrichum selwynii,
Atrichum subserratum,
Atrichum tenellum,
Atrichum undulatum,
Atrichum yakushimense,
Atrichum laoshanense,
Bartramiopsis lescurii,
Dawsonia beccarii,
Dawsonia gigantea,
Dawsonia grandis,
Dawsonia insignis,
Dawsonia lativaginata,
Dawsonia longiseta,
Dawsonia papuana,
Dawsonia polytrichoides,
Dawsonia pullei,
Dawsonia superba,
Dendroligotrichum tongariroense,
Dendroligotrichum dendroides,
Dendroligotrichum squamosum,
Hebantia rigida,
Itatiella ulei,