Kingdom:
Phylum:
Bryanae
Order:
Splachnales
Species:
angustatus
ID:
1149861

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hedw.) Bruch & Schimp.

Source:
tro

Year:
1844

Citation Micro:
Bryol. Eur. 3: 214 (fasc. 23–24. Monogr. 4) 1844

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001149199



Common Names

  • Tetraplodon angustatus
  • Angustatus Tetraplodon
  • Tetraplodon with Narrow Leaves


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Description

Tetraplodon angustatus (also called 'Narrow-Leaved Fan Palm', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Arecaceae family. It is native to Australia and is found in tropical and subtropical climates. It grows in a variety of habitats, including rainforest margins, swamps, and dry sclerophyll forests.

Uses & Benefits

Tetraplodon angustatus is a species of moss that is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and flowerbeds. It is also used to create terrariums and as a soil cover in areas where other plants may not be able to survive.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Tetraplodon angustatus var. integerrimus C. Gao

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Tetraplodon angustatus has small, yellowish-green flowers with four petals and four sepals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tetraplodon angustatus is a small, evergreen moss that grows in dense tufts. It is best propagated by division or by spore sowing. It prefers moist, shady areas and can tolerate a wide range of soil types. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in full sun or partial shade.

Where to Find Tetraplodon angustatus

Tetraplodon angustatus can be found in moist forests and woodlands in North America, Europe, and Asia.

Species in the Splachnaceae family

Aplodon wormskioldii, Brachymitrion cochabambae, Brachymitrion laciniatum, Brachymitrion moritzianum, Brachymitrion pocsii, Brachymitrion jamesonii, Moseniella ulei, Moseniella brasiliensis, Splachnum pensylvanicum, Splachnum adolphi-friederici, Splachnum ampullaceum, Splachnum austriacum, Splachnum luteum, Splachnum melanocaulon, Splachnum resectum, Splachnum rubrum, Splachnum sphaericum, Splachnum turbinatum, Splachnum vasculosum, Splachnum weberbaueri, Splachnum adamsianum, Tayloria acuminata, Tayloria alpicola, Tayloria altorum, Tayloria arenaria, Tayloria borneensis, Tayloria callophylla, Tayloria chiapensis, Tayloria dubyi, Tayloria froelichiana, Tayloria gunnii, Tayloria hornschuchii, Tayloria indica, Tayloria isleana, Tayloria jacquemontii, Tayloria kilimandscharica, Tayloria lingulata, Tayloria longiseta, Tayloria magellanica, Tayloria mirabilis, Tayloria novo-guinensis, Tayloria octoblepharum, Tayloria orthodonta, Tayloria purpurascens, Tayloria recurvimarginata, Tayloria reinerii, Tayloria rudolphiana, Tayloria sandwicensis, Tayloria scabriseta, Tayloria serrata,

References

Johann Hedwig (1730-1799): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hedw.' in the authors string.
Wilhelm Philippe Schimper (1808-1880): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schimp.' in the authors string.
Philipp Bruch (1781-1847): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bruch' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35104949: Based on data supplied by Bryonames