Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Species:
pluripunctatum
ID:
1154469

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Renauld & Cardot) W.R. Buck

Source:
tro

Year:
1983

Citation Micro:
Moscosoa 2: 60 1983

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001153807



Common Names

  • Taxithelium pluripunctatum
  • Pluripunctatum Moss
  • Pluripunctatum Taxithelium


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Description

Taxithelium pluripunctatum (also called Pluripunctate Taxithelium, among many other common names) is a species of moss found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world. It is a small, yellow-green moss with a creeping habit, growing up to 1 cm in height. It is found in moist, shady habitats such as forests, woodlands, and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Taxithelium pluripunctatum has been used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, as well as for its antifungal and antibacterial properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Taxithelium pluripunctatum is small, yellowish-green in colour and has a single perianth. The seed is small, black and has a smooth surface. The seedlings are small and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Taxithelium pluripunctatum can be propagated by division or by sowing seeds. When propagating by division, divide the plant in spring or early summer. When propagating by seed, sow the seeds in a well-drained soil mix in spring or early summer. Keep the soil moist and in a warm location. The seeds should germinate in about two weeks. Transplant the seedlings into individual pots when they are large enough to handle.

Where to Find Taxithelium pluripunctatum

Taxithelium pluripunctatum can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including South America, Africa, and Asia.

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 Russel Buck (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.R.Buck' in the authors string.
Jules Cardot (1860-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cardot' in the authors string.
Ferdinand François Gabriel Renauld (1837-1910): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Renauld' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35112474: Based on data supplied by Bryonames