Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Species:
siamensis
ID:
1187637

Status:
valid

Authors:
Tixier

Source:
tro

Year:
1971

Citation Micro:
Rev. Bryol. Lichénol. 38: 152, f. 4 1971

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001186975

Common Names

  • Symphysodon siamensis
  • Siamese Symphysodon Moss
  • Siamese Beaked Moss

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Description

Symphysodon siamensis (also called Siamese Symphysodon, among many other common names) is a species of moss found in the tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Africa and South America. It is a small, tufted moss with a yellow-green to dark green color. It grows in moist, shady habitats such as forests, woodlands, and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Symphysodon siamensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and in landscaping. It is also used as a groundcover in shady areas, and its foliage provides a nice contrast to other plants in the garden.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Symphysodon siamensis is small and inconspicuous, with a single pistil and six stamens. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped nutlet. The seedlings are small and delicate, with a single, slender stem and two small, opposite leaves.

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Where to Find Symphysodon siamensis

Symphysodon siamensis can be found in shallow, slow-moving streams in Thailand.

Symphysodon siamensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Symphysodon siamensis?

Symphysodon siamensis

What is the family of Symphysodon siamensis?

Symphysodontaceae

What is the habitat of Symphysodon siamensis?

Moist soil and rocks

Species in the Pterobryaceae family

Calyptothecium acostatum, Calyptothecium prainii, Calyptothecium acutum, Calyptothecium bescherellei, Calyptothecium burmense, Calyptothecium duplicatum, Calyptothecium extensum, Calyptothecium hookeri, Calyptothecium nitidum, Calyptothecium oxyphyllum, Calyptothecium pinnatum, Calyptothecium ramosii, Calyptothecium recurvulum, Calyptothecium subacutum, Calyptothecium subhumile, Calyptothecium symphysodontoides, Calyptothecium urvilleanum, Calyptothecium wightii, Calyptothecium auriculatum, Calyptothecium integrifolium, Calyptothecium compressum, Calyptothecium pterobryoides, Calyptothecium squarrosulum, Calyptothecium phyllogonioides, Calyptothecium philippinense, Henicodium geniculatum, Hildebrandtiella cuspidans, Hildebrandtiella endotrichelloides, Hildebrandtiella longiseta, Hildebrandtiella phleoides, Jaegerina formosa, Jaegerina guatemalensis, Jaegerina luzonensis, Jaegerina plicata, Jaegerina robillardii, Jaegerina scariosa, Jaegerina solitaria, Jaegerina stolonifera, Jaegerina retrosquarrosa, Micralsopsis complanata, Muellerobryum whiteleggei, Neolindbergia deningeri, Neolindbergia rigida, Neolindbergia robusta, Neolindbergia rugosa, Neolindbergia vitiensis, Neolindbergia cladomnioides, Neolindbergia veloirae, Orthorrhynchidium planifrons, Orthostichopsis fornicata,

References

Pierre Tixier (1918-1997): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Tixier' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35169557: Based on data supplied by Bryonames