Rhachithecium papillosum - 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:
papillosum
ID:
1173085
Status:
valid
Authors:
(R.S. Williams) Wijk & Margad.
Source:
tro
Year:
1960
Citation Micro:
Taxon 9: 52 1960
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001172423
Common Names
- Rhachithecium papillosum
- Papillose Rhachithecium
- Papillose Moss
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Rhachithecium papillosum (also called Papillose Rhachithecium, among many other common names) is a small, tufted moss with oblong-lanceolate leaves that are pointed at the apex and have small papillae on the surface. It is native to the tropics and subtropics of the Americas, Africa, and Asia, and grows in shady, humid places.
Uses & Benefits
Rhachithecium papillosum 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 papillosum 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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Rhachithecium papillosum can be found in North America, Europe, and Asia.
Rhachithecium papillosum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Rhachithecium papillosum?
Rhachithecium papillosum
What is the common name of Rhachithecium papillosum?
No common name
Where is Rhachithecium papillosum found?
South Africa
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
Robert Statham Williams (1859-1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.S.Williams' in the authors string.
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.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35145106: Based on data supplied by Bryonames