Kingdom:
Phylum:
Bryanae
Order:
Splachnales
Species:
blyttii
ID:
1170559

Status:
valid

Authors:
Frisvoll

Source:
tro

Year:
1978

Citation Micro:
Lindbergia 4: 235. f. 4: a–3; 5: b, d; 6: a, d–j; 7: a; 10 1978

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001169897



Common Names

  • Tetraplodon blyttii
  • Blytt's Tetraplodon
  • Blytt's Moss


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Description

Tetraplodon blyttii (also called Blytt's Tetraplodon, among many other common names) is a species of moss in the family Tetraplodontaceae. It is found in the northern hemisphere, including North America, Europe, and Asia. It grows in moist, shady habitats, such as woodlands, swamps, and bogs.

Uses & Benefits

Tetraplodon blyttii is a species of moss that is native to tropical and subtropical regions. It is commonly used as a ground cover in gardens and as a soil stabilizer. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, such as digestive problems and skin conditions.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Tetraplodon blyttii has small, yellow flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small, oblong and dark brown in color. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tetraplodon blyttii is a species of moss native to the Philippines. It is a small, tufted moss that grows in moist, shady areas. It is best propagated by division and can be grown in a variety of soils, as long as it is kept moist. It can also be propagated from spores.

Where to Find Tetraplodon blyttii

Tetraplodon blyttii can be found in Europe, including parts of Norway, Sweden, and Finland.

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

Arne A. Frisvoll (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Frisvoll' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35141214: Based on data supplied by Bryonames