Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Species:
pseudoamoenum
ID:
1195163

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Bél.) Renauld

Source:
tro

Year:
1898

Citation Micro:
Prodr. Fl. Bryol. Madagascar 241 1898

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001194501



Common Names

  • Taxithelium pseudoamoenum
  • Pseudoamoenum Taxithelium
  • Pseudoamoenum Moss


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Description

Taxithelium pseudoamoenum (also called false-amoenum moss, among many other common names) is a species of moss in the family Taxitheliaceae. It is a small, yellow-green moss with a yellowish-green stem and leaves. It is native to the Americas, Europe, and Africa, and grows in moist, shady places such as woodlands and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Taxithelium pseudoamoenum 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 pseudoamoenum is white 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 pseudoamoenum 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 pseudoamoenum

Taxithelium pseudoamoenum can be found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.

Taxithelium pseudoamoenum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Taxithelium pseudoamoenum?

Taxithelium pseudoamoenum

What type of plant is Taxithelium pseudoamoenum?

A moss

Where is Taxithelium pseudoamoenum 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

Charles Paulus Bélanger (1805-1881): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bél.' 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: 35182397: Based on data supplied by Bryonames