Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Species:
tenuirostris
ID:
1195522

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Bruch & Schimp. ex Sull.) W.R. Buck

Source:
tro

Year:
1984

Citation Micro:
Yushania 1(2): 13 1984

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001194860



Common Names

  • Pylaisiadelpha tenuirostris
  • Tenuirostris Moss
  • Tenuirostris Mosses
  • Tenuirostris Mossy


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Description

Pylaisiadelpha tenuirostris (also called Slender-beaked Pylaisiadelpha, among many other common names) is a small, yellow-green moss with a tufted habit. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world, and grows in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Pylaisiadelpha tenuirostris is used in traditional medicine and is believed to have anti-inflammatory, anti-fungal, and anti-bacterial properties. It is also used as a food source and for its ornamental value.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pylaisiadelpha tenuirostris has small, yellow flowers with five petals and a single pistil. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pylaisiadelpha tenuirostris can be propagated by division or by seed. The plant prefers a moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It is best to plant the divisions in early spring or late fall. Seeds should be sown in a cold frame in the spring. The seedlings should be transplanted into individual pots when they are large enough to handle and then planted out into their permanent positions in the summer.

Where to Find Pylaisiadelpha tenuirostris

Pylaisiadelpha tenuirostris is found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.

Pylaisiadelpha tenuirostris FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pylaisiadelpha tenuirostris?

Pylaisiadelpha tenuirostris

What type of plant is Pylaisiadelpha tenuirostris?

Pylaisiadelpha tenuirostris is a species of moss.

Where is Pylaisiadelpha tenuirostris found?

Pylaisiadelpha tenuirostris is found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world.

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

Wilhelm Philippe Schimper (1808-1880): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schimp.' in the authors string.
William Starling Sullivant (1803-1873): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sull.' in the authors string.
William Russel Buck (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.R.Buck' in the authors string.
Philipp Bruch (1781-1847): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bruch' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35182888: Based on data supplied by Bryonames