Kingdom:
Phylum:
Polytrichopsida
Order:
Polytrichales
Species:
nukahivensis
ID:
1161064

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

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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.

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Where to Find Polytrichadelphus nukahivensis

Polytrichadelphus nukahivensis is found in the tropical regions of the Pacific Islands.

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,

References

Karl Müller (1818-1899): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Müll.Hal.' in the authors string.
Viktor Ferdinand Brotherus (1849-1929): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Broth.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35125117: Based on data supplied by Bryonames