Kingdom:
Phylum:
Bryanae
Order:
Bryales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tapintzensis
ID:
1199856

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Besch.) Redf. & B.C. Tan

Source:
tro

Year:
1995

Citation Micro:
Trop. Bryol. 10: 67 1995

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001199194

Common Names

  • Pohlia tapintzensis
  • Tapintzen's Pohlia
  • Pohlia

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Description

Pohlia tapintzensis (also called Tapintzensis Pohlia, among many other common names) is a small, green, moss-like plant. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions, and is found in moist, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Pohlia tapintzensis is used as a ground cover in landscaping and to help control erosion.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pohlia tapintzensis is small and yellow-green in color. The seed is a small, brown, three-angled nutlet. The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pohlia tapintzensis is a small, evergreen moss that is native to Europe. It can be propagated by division or from spores. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to 0°F (-18°C). It can be pruned to keep it in shape and to encourage new growth.

Where to Find Pohlia tapintzensis

Pohlia tapintzensis can be found in the Magellanic region of South America.

Species in the Pohlia genus

Pohlia beringiensis, Pohlia melanodon, Pohlia oerstediana, Pohlia pacifica, Pohlia pseudobarbula, Pohlia scotica, Pohlia afrocruda, Pohlia alba, Pohlia aloysii-sabaudiae, Pohlia andalusica, Pohlia annotina, Pohlia apolensis, Pohlia atropurpurea, Pohlia atrothecia, Pohlia austroelongata, Pohlia austropolymorpha, Pohlia baronii, Pohlia betulina, Pohlia bolanderi, Pohlia brachystoma, Pohlia brevinervis, Pohlia brevireticulata, Pohlia brideliana, Pohlia bulbifera, Pohlia calopyxis, Pohlia camptotrachela, Pohlia cardotii, Pohlia chitralensis, Pohlia columbica, Pohlia cratericola, Pohlia cruda, Pohlia crudoides, Pohlia drummondii, Pohlia elongata, Pohlia erecta, Pohlia excelsa, Pohlia flexuosa, Pohlia grammophylla, Pohlia humilis, Pohlia longibracteata, Pohlia longicolla, Pohlia ludwigii, Pohlia lutescens, Pohlia marchica, Pohlia mielichhoferia, Pohlia nemicaulon, Pohlia nevadensis, Pohlia nutans, Pohlia nutanti-polymorpha, Pohlia obtusifolia,

Species in the Mniaceae family

Mniobryum brevisetum, Mniobryum linderi, Mniobryum pergracile, Mniobryum perlaxum, Mniobryum rubrum, Mniobryum ruwenzorense, Mniobryum sparsifolium, Mniobryum tortifolium, Webera denticostata, Webera striatidens, Webera taylorii, Webera synoica, Cinclidium arcticum, Cinclidium latifolium, Cinclidium minutifolium, Cinclidium stygium, Cinclidium subrotundum, Cinclidium alaskanum, Cyrtomnium hymenophyllum, Cyrtomnium hymenophylloides, Epipterygium brasiliense, Epipterygium convalleum, Epipterygium immarginatum, Epipterygium mandonii, Epipterygium mexicanum, Epipterygium puiggarii, Epipterygium rigidum, Epipterygium tozeri, Epipterygium wrightii, Epipterygium koelzii, Epipterygium vanuatuicum, Epipterygium opararense, Epipterygium nagasakense, Epipterygium orbifolium, Epipterygium atlanticum, Epipterygium biauritum, Epipterygium oreophilum, Epipterygium yunnanense, Leucolepis acanthoneura, Mielichhoferia shevockii, Mielichhoferia pilifera, Mielichhoferia acuminata, Mielichhoferia acutifolia, Mielichhoferia argentifolia, Mielichhoferia auriseta, Mielichhoferia badhwarii, Mielichhoferia borbonica, Mielichhoferia brotheri, Mielichhoferia bryocarpa, Mielichhoferia canescens,

References

Paul Leslie Redfearn (1926-2018): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Redf.' in the authors string.
Émile Bescherelle (1828-1903): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Besch.' in the authors string.
Benito Ching Tan (1946-2016): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.C.Tan' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35189647: Based on data supplied by Bryonames