Kingdom:
Phylum:
Bryanae
Order:
Splachnales
Species:
mnioides
ID:
1149875

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hedw.) Bruch & Schimp.

Source:
tro

Year:
1844

Citation Micro:
Bryol. Eur. 3: 215 (fasc. 23–24. Monogr. 5) 1844

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001149213

Common Names

  • Tetraplodon mnioides
  • Mnioides Tetraplodon
  • Tetraplodon with Moss-like Leaves

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Description

Tetraplodon mnioides (also called 'Mnium-Like 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 mnioides is a species of flowering plant in the family Myrtaceae. It is used as an ornamental plant and its leaves are used to make tea.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Tetraplodon mnioides var. longisetus (C. Gao) X.L. Bai

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Tetraplodon mnioides 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 mnioides is a small, perennial herb that is native to Europe and Asia. It is typically found growing in moist, shady areas. It is best propagated by division in the spring or fall. It can also be propagated from seed, but it is slow to germinate and can take several years to reach maturity. The plant prefers moist, well-drained soil and full to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil types.

Where to Find Tetraplodon mnioides

Tetraplodon mnioides can be found in the tropical regions of South America.

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

Olof Swartz (1760-1817): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sw.' in the authors string.
Johann Hedwig (1730-1799): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hedw.' in the authors string.
Wilhelm Philippe Schimper (1808-1880): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schimp.' in the authors string.
Philipp Bruch (1781-1847): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bruch' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35104974: Based on data supplied by Bryonames