Taxithelium planum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
planum
ID:
1195152
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Brid.) Mitt.
Source:
tro
Year:
1869
Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 12: 496 1869
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001194490
Common Names
- Taxithelium planum
- Planum Taxithelium
- Planum Moss
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Taxithelium planum (also called Flat moss, among many other common names) is a species of moss in the family Taxitheliaceae. It is a small, yellow-green moss with a creeping habit and a prostrate growth form. It is native to North America, where it grows in moist, shady areas.
Uses & Benefits
Taxithelium planum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used for erosion control and soil stabilization.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Taxithelium planum has small, yellowish-green flowers and small, dark brown seeds. The seedlings are small and have a thin, upright stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Taxithelium planum can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers a well-drained soil and full sun. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C (14°F). It is best to divide the plant every 3-4 years to keep it healthy.
Where to Find Taxithelium planum
Taxithelium planum can be found in tropical regions of South America, Central America, and the Caribbean.
Taxithelium planum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Taxithelium planum?
Taxithelium planum
What type of plant is Taxithelium planum?
A moss
Where is Taxithelium planum found?
It is found in North America, Central America, and South America
Species in the Taxithelium genus
Taxithelium afroacuminulatum, Taxithelium andongense, Taxithelium annandii, Taxithelium capillipes, Taxithelium chloropterum, Taxithelium concavum, Taxithelium confusum, Taxithelium epapillosum, Taxithelium glaucovirens, Taxithelium gottscheanum, Taxithelium guineense, Taxithelium homalophyllum, Taxithelium impellucidum, Taxithelium instratum, Taxithelium isocladum, Taxithelium juruense, Taxithelium kerianum, Taxithelium kuilui, Taxithelium laeviusculum, Taxithelium leptopunctatum, Taxithelium leptosigmatum, Taxithelium levieri, Taxithelium liukiuense, Taxithelium magnum, Taxithelium microthamnioides, Taxithelium neo-caledonicum, Taxithelium nepalense, Taxithelium pluripunctatum, Taxithelium oblongifolium, Taxithelium inerme, Taxithelium planissimum, Taxithelium planum, Taxithelium polyandrum, Taxithelium portoricense, Taxithelium pseudoamoenum, Taxithelium ramivagum, Taxithelium rhaphidostegioides, Taxithelium rotundatulum, Taxithelium schmidtii, Taxithelium spathulifolium, Taxithelium stenosekos, Taxithelium subandinum, Taxithelium subrotundatulum, Taxithelium subsimilans, Taxithelium sumatranum, Taxithelium tenuisetum, Taxithelium tongense, Taxithelium uematsui, Taxithelium ventrifolium, Taxithelium vernieri,
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
William Mitten (1819-1906): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mitt.' in the authors string.
Samuel Elisée Bridel-Brideri (1762-1828): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Brid.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35182382: Based on data supplied by Bryonames