Kingdom:
Phylum:
Bryanae
Order:
Splachnales
Species:
bryoides
ID:
1149865

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lindb.

Source:
tro

Year:
1879

Citation Micro:
Musci Scand. 19 1879

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001149203



Common Names

  • Tetraplodon bryoides
  • Bryoides Tetraplodon
  • Tetraplodon with Moss-like Leaves


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Description

Tetraplodon bryoides (also called 'Bryoid 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 bryoides 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.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Tetraplodon bryoides 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 bryoides 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 bryoides

Tetraplodon bryoides 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

Sextus Otto Lindberg (1835-1889): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindb.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35104957: Based on data supplied by Bryonames