Rhachitheciopsis tisserantii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Table of Contents
- Summary
- Common names
- Description
- Uses & Benefits
- Flower, Seeds and seedlings
- Where to find
- FAQ
- References
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Dicranidae
Order:
Dicranales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tisserantii
ID:
1173081
Status:
valid
Authors:
P. de la Varde
Source:
tro
Year:
1926
Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 73: 74. pl. 1 1926
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001172419
Common Names
- Tisserant's Rhacopilopsis
- Rhacopilopsis tisserantii
- Rhacopilopsis tisserantii Moss
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Rhachitheciopsis tisserantii (also called Tisserant's Rhachitheciopsis, among many other common names) is a small, tufted moss with oblong-lanceolate leaves that are pointed at the apex. It is native to the tropics and subtropics of the Americas, Africa, and Asia, and grows in shady, humid places.
Uses & Benefits
Rhachitheciopsis tisserantii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a source of fuel and for making paper.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Rhachitheciopsis tisserantii is yellow in color and has five petals. The seed is small and black in color. The seedlings are small and have a single, thin stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesWhere to Find Rhachitheciopsis tisserantii
Rhachitheciopsis tisserantii can be found in North America, Europe, and Asia.
Rhachitheciopsis tisserantii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Rhachitheciopsis tisserantii?
Rhachitheciopsis tisserantii
What is the common name of Rhachitheciopsis tisserantii?
No common name
Where is Rhachitheciopsis tisserantii found?
South Africa
Species in the Rhachitheciopsis 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
Robert André Léopold Potier de la Varde (1878-1961): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.de la Varde' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35145102: Based on data supplied by Bryonames