Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Species:
wattsii
ID:
1537598

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Broth.) B.C. Tan, H.P. Ramsay & W.B. Schofield

Source:
rhakhis

Year:
1996

Citation Micro:
Australian Systematic Botany. 9: 324. 1996

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000019944



Common Names

  • Watts' Isocladiella Moss
  • Isocladiella Moss
  • Watts' Moss


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Description

Isocladiella wattsii (also called Watts' Isocladiella, among many other common names) is a species of moss in the family Hypnaceae. It is characterized by its yellow-green to yellow-brown color, and its leaves are ovate-lanceolate in shape. It is native to Southeast Asia, and is found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Isocladiella wattsii is used as an ornamental plant in landscaping and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Isocladiella wattsii has small, yellow-green flowers, and the seed is a small, round capsule. The seedlings have a single, long, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Isocladiella wattsii can be propagated by division or by sowing spores. It prefers a moist, shady environment with plenty of organic matter in the soil. It is tolerant of a wide range of temperatures, but prefers temperatures between 15-25°C. It should be watered regularly, but not allowed to become waterlogged. It can be fertilized with a balanced fertilizer once a month during the growing season.

Where to Find Isocladiella wattsii

Isocladiella wattsii is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Thailand.

Isocladiella wattsii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Isocladiella wattsii?

Isocladiella wattsii

What is the common name of Isocladiella wattsii?

Watts' Isocladiella

What is the habitat of Isocladiella wattsii?

Isocladiella wattsii is found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including India, Sri Lanka, and the Philippines.

Species in the Isocladiella genus

Species in the Pylaisiadelphaceae family

Gammiella pterogonioides, Gammiella koningsbergeri, Gammiella panchienii, Hageniella assamica, Hageniella isopterygioides, Hageniella sikkimensis, Hageniella micans, Isopterygium affusum, Isopterygium albescens, Isopterygium ambreanum, Isopterygium annamense, Isopterygium antsihanakense, Isopterygium antunesii, Isopterygium applanatum, Isopterygium aquaticum, Isopterygium argillicola, Isopterygium argyroleucum, Isopterygium assamicum, Isopterygium asymmetricum, Isopterygium austrodenticulatum, Isopterygium bancanum, Isopterygium battakense, Isopterygium baurii, Isopterygium borneense, Isopterygium brevicuspis, Isopterygium brevisetum, Isopterygium brownii, Isopterygium byssaceum, Isopterygium byssobolax, Isopterygium candidulum, Isopterygium chalarophyllum, Isopterygium chryseolum, Isopterygium citrinellum, Isopterygium clerophilum, Isopterygium combae, Isopterygium complanatulum, Isopterygium conangium, Isopterygium congoanum, Isopterygium courtoisii, Isopterygium cratericola, Isopterygium dewevrei, Isopterygium elodes, Isopterygium exiguum, Isopterygium exile, Isopterygium fallax, Isopterygium filamentosum, Isopterygium fissum, Isopterygium fruticola, Isopterygium gabonense, Isopterygium gibbosulum,

References

The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 100474023: Based on data supplied by Bryonames