Jonesiobryum termitarum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Dicranidae
Order:
Dicranales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
termitarum
ID:
1154424
Status:
valid
Authors:
Vital ex B.H. Allen & Pursell
Source:
tro
Year:
1991
Citation Micro:
Bryologist 94: 441 1991
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001153762
Common Names
- Jonesiobryum termitarum
- Termite Moss
- Termitarum Moss
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Jonesiobryum termitarum (also called Termitarum Jonesiobryum, 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
Jonesiobryum termitarum is used in horticulture as an ornamental plant and for erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Jonesiobryum termitarum has small, white flowers, and its seeds are small, yellow-brown, and ovate-oblong in shape. Its seedlings have five, long, slender leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Jonesiobryum termitarum is a species of moss found in South America. It is a shade-tolerant species that can be propagated by division or by spore sowing. It prefers well-drained, moist soil and can be grown in full sun or partial shade.
Where to Find Jonesiobryum termitarum
Jonesiobryum termitarum can be found in moist, shady areas in the Northern Hemisphere, including North America, Europe, and Asia.
Species in the Jonesiobryum genus
Species in the Rhachitheciaceae family
Hypnodontopsis mexicana, Hypnodontopsis apiculatus, Hypnodontopsis fossilis, Hypnodontopsis confertus, Hypnodontopsis spathulata, Hypnodontopsis pilifera, Hypnodontopsis casparyi, Hypnodontopsis lingulata, Jonesiobryum cerradense, Jonesiobryum sphaerocarpum, Jonesiobryum termitarum, Jonesiobryum dumboi, Rhachithecium nipponicum, Rhachithecium papillosum, Rhachithecium perpusillum, Rhachithecium welwitschii, Tisserantiella pulchella, Tisserantiella minutissima, Ulea palmicola, Ulea yesensis, Ulea paraguensis, Zanderia octoblepharis, Rhachitheciopsis tisserantii,
References
Bruce H. Allen (b.1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.H.Allen' in the authors string.
Ronald Arling Pursell (1930-2014): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pursell' in the authors string.
Daniel Moreira Vital (b.1924): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vital' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35112423: Based on data supplied by Bryonames