Rhachithecium nipponicum - 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:
nipponicum
ID:
1173084
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Toyama) Wijk & Margad.
Source:
tro
Year:
1960
Citation Micro:
Taxon 9: 52 1960
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001172422
Common Names
- Rhachithecium nipponicum
- Japanese Rhachithecium
- Japanese Moss
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Rhachithecium nipponicum (also called Japanese Rhachithecium, 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
Rhachithecium nipponicum 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 Rhachithecium nipponicum 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 Rhachithecium nipponicum
Rhachithecium nipponicum can be found in Japan.
Rhachithecium nipponicum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Rhachithecium nipponicum?
Rhachithecium nipponicum
What is the common name of Rhachithecium nipponicum?
No common name
Where is Rhachithecium nipponicum found?
Japan
Species in the Rhachithecium 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
Wim D. Margadant (1916-1997): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Margad.' in the authors string.
Roelof van der Wijk (1895-1981): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wijk' in the authors string.
Reizo Toyama (1913-1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Toyama' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35145105: Based on data supplied by Bryonames