Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Species:
mortoniana
ID:
1040170

Status:
valid

Authors:
(F.Muell.) Radlk.

Source:
tro

Year:
1879

Citation Micro:
Sitzungsber. Math.-Phys. Cl. Königl. Bayer. Akad. Wiss. München 9: 656 (1879)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001039508



Common Names

  • Rhysotoechia mortoniana
  • Mortoniana Rhysotoechia
  • Mortoniana


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Description

Rhysotoechia mortoniana (also called Morton's Rhysotoechia, among many other common names) is a species of moss in the Rhysotoechia genus. It is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America, and is typically found growing in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Rhysotoechia mortoniana is used as an ornamental plant in aquariums and as a food source for fish.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Rhysotoechia mortoniana has small, white flowers with five petals, and its seeds are small, black and shiny. Its seedlings have a single cotyledon and a pair of opposite leaves.

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Where to Find Rhysotoechia mortoniana

Rhysotoechia mortoniana is native to Mexico, Guatemala, and Honduras.

Species in the Sapindaceae family

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-100364558: Based on the initial data import
Ferdinand von Mueller (1825-1896): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.Muell.' in the authors string.
Ludwig Radlkofer (1829-1927): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Radlk.' in the authors string.