Status:
valid
Authors:
(Dixon) H.A. Crum
Source:
tro
Year:
1971
Citation Micro:
Bryologist 74: 173 1971
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001186763
Common Names
- Wijkia polymorpha
- Polymorpha Wijkia
- Polymorpha Moss
Uses & Benefits
Wijkia polymorpha has been used in traditional Chinese medicine for treating fever, headache, and pain, as well as for promoting blood circulation. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Wijkia polymorpha is small and yellow in color. Its seeds are small and black in color. Its seedlings are small and have a single leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Wijkia polymorpha is a small, aquatic moss that is native to North America and Europe. It is easy to cultivate and propagate, as it can be grown in a variety of aquatic environments. It prefers moist, acidic soils and can be propagated by division or by spore. It can also be grown in shallow water, such as a pond or aquarium, and can be propagated by cuttings.
Where to Find Wijkia polymorpha
Wijkia polymorpha is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world, such as South America, Africa, and Southeast Asia.
Wijkia polymorpha FAQ
What is the scientific name of Wijkia polymorpha?
Wijkia polymorpha
What is the common name of Wijkia polymorpha?
Variable Wijkia
What is the natural habitat of Wijkia polymorpha?
It is native to tropical Africa, from Ethiopia to South Africa
Species in the Wijkia genus
Wijkia pallida,
Wijkia cuynetii,
Wijkia alboalaris,
Wijkia clastobryoides,
Wijkia annamensis,
Wijkia baculifera,
Wijkia bessonii,
Wijkia carlottae,
Wijkia ceylonensis,
Wijkia concavifolia,
Wijkia costaricensis,
Wijkia deflexifolia,
Wijkia dentigera,
Wijkia extenuata,
Wijkia filipendula,
Wijkia flagellifera,
Wijkia gracilis,
Wijkia hornschuchii,
Wijkia jungneri,
Wijkia laxa,
Wijkia laxitexta,
Wijkia lepida,
Wijkia letestui,
Wijkia macgregorii,
Wijkia madagassa,
Wijkia nivea,
Wijkia pendula,
Wijkia penicillata,
Wijkia pinnata,
Wijkia polymorpha,
Wijkia protensa,
Wijkia radiculosa,
Wijkia rutenbergii,
Wijkia subnitida,
Wijkia surcularis,
Wijkia tanytricha,
Wijkia trichocolea,
Wijkia trichocoleoides,
Wijkia comosa,
Wijkia filifera,
Wijkia flagelliformis,
Wijkia monodii,
Wijkia tanytrichoides,
Wijkia rigidicaule,
Species in the Pylaisiadelphaceae family
Gammiella pterogonioides,
Gammiella koningsbergeri,
Gammiella panchienii,
Hageniella assamica,
Hageniella isopterygioides,
Hageniella sikkimensis,
Hageniella micans,
Isopterygium affusum,
Isopterygium albescens,
Isopterygium ambreanum,
Isopterygium annamense,
Isopterygium antsihanakense,
Isopterygium antunesii,
Isopterygium applanatum,
Isopterygium aquaticum,
Isopterygium argillicola,
Isopterygium argyroleucum,
Isopterygium assamicum,
Isopterygium asymmetricum,
Isopterygium austrodenticulatum,
Isopterygium bancanum,
Isopterygium battakense,
Isopterygium baurii,
Isopterygium borneense,
Isopterygium brevicuspis,
Isopterygium brevisetum,
Isopterygium brownii,
Isopterygium byssaceum,
Isopterygium byssobolax,
Isopterygium candidulum,
Isopterygium chalarophyllum,
Isopterygium chryseolum,
Isopterygium citrinellum,
Isopterygium clerophilum,
Isopterygium combae,
Isopterygium complanatulum,
Isopterygium conangium,
Isopterygium congoanum,
Isopterygium courtoisii,
Isopterygium cratericola,
Isopterygium dewevrei,
Isopterygium elodes,
Isopterygium exiguum,
Isopterygium exile,
Isopterygium fallax,
Isopterygium filamentosum,
Isopterygium fissum,
Isopterygium fruticola,
Isopterygium gabonense,
Isopterygium gibbosulum,