Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Species:
portoricense
ID:
1195159

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.S. Williams

Source:
tro

Year:
1927

Citation Micro:
Bryologist 30: 37 1927

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001194497



Common Names

  • Taxithelium portoricense
  • Portoricense Taxithelium
  • Portoricense Moss


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Description

Taxithelium portoricense (also called Porto Rico 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 Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands, where it grows in moist, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Taxithelium portoricense 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

The flower of Taxithelium portoricense is yellow with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small and have a thin stem and small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Taxithelium portoricense 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 portoricense

Taxithelium portoricense can be found in tropical regions of South America, Central America, and the Caribbean.

Taxithelium portoricense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Taxithelium portoricense?

Taxithelium portoricense

What type of plant is Taxithelium portoricense?

A moss

Where is Taxithelium portoricense 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

Robert Statham Williams (1859-1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.S.Williams' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35182393: Based on data supplied by Bryonames