Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Genus:
Species:
paradoxica
ID:
1196004

Status:
valid

Authors:
B.H. Allen

Source:
tro

Year:
1987

Citation Micro:
J. Bryol. 14: 678. f. 1–8 1987

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001195342

Common Names

  • Renauldia paradoxica
  • Paradoxical Renauldia
  • Paradox Moss

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Description

Renauldia paradoxica (also called 'Tortula paradoxica', among many other common names) is a species of moss native to Central and South America. It is a small, cushion-forming moss with a yellow-green color and a prostrate growth form. It is found in moist, shady habitats, such as in the understory of forests.

Uses & Benefits

Renauldia paradoxica is used as an ornamental plant, as well as for erosion control and soil stabilization.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Renauldia paradoxica is a small, white, bell-shaped flower. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have two small, pointed leaves.

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Where to Find Renauldia paradoxica

Renauldia paradoxica can be found in the Hebrides Islands of Scotland.

Species in the Pterobryaceae family

Calyptothecium acostatum, Calyptothecium prainii, Calyptothecium acutum, Calyptothecium bescherellei, Calyptothecium burmense, Calyptothecium duplicatum, Calyptothecium extensum, Calyptothecium hookeri, Calyptothecium nitidum, Calyptothecium oxyphyllum, Calyptothecium pinnatum, Calyptothecium ramosii, Calyptothecium recurvulum, Calyptothecium subacutum, Calyptothecium subhumile, Calyptothecium symphysodontoides, Calyptothecium urvilleanum, Calyptothecium wightii, Calyptothecium auriculatum, Calyptothecium integrifolium, Calyptothecium compressum, Calyptothecium pterobryoides, Calyptothecium squarrosulum, Calyptothecium phyllogonioides, Calyptothecium philippinense, Henicodium geniculatum, Hildebrandtiella cuspidans, Hildebrandtiella endotrichelloides, Hildebrandtiella longiseta, Hildebrandtiella phleoides, Jaegerina formosa, Jaegerina guatemalensis, Jaegerina luzonensis, Jaegerina plicata, Jaegerina robillardii, Jaegerina scariosa, Jaegerina solitaria, Jaegerina stolonifera, Jaegerina retrosquarrosa, Micralsopsis complanata, Muellerobryum whiteleggei, Neolindbergia deningeri, Neolindbergia rigida, Neolindbergia robusta, Neolindbergia rugosa, Neolindbergia vitiensis, Neolindbergia cladomnioides, Neolindbergia veloirae, Orthorrhynchidium planifrons, Orthostichopsis fornicata,

References

Bruce H. Allen (b.1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.H.Allen' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35183619: Based on data supplied by Bryonames