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
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.
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 Symphysodon genus
Symphysodon langbianensis,
Symphysodon squarrosus,
Symphysodon siamensis,
Symphysodon enervis,
Symphysodon gunnii,
Symphysodon longicuspis,
Symphysodon neckeroides,
Symphysodon pilifer,
Symphysodon symphysodontelloides,
Symphysodon vitianus,
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,