Splachnobryum novae-guineae - Uses, Benefits & Care
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Kingdom:
Phylum:
Dicranidae
Order:
Pottiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
novae-guineae
ID:
1191108
Status:
valid
Authors:
Broth.
Source:
tro
Year:
1893
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 17: 477 1893
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001190446
Common Names
- Splachnobryum Novae-Guineae
- New Guinea Moss
- New Guinea Bog Moss
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Splachnobryum novae-guineae (also called New Guinea Splachnobryum, among many other common names) is a species of moss in the Splachnobryaceae family. It is a small, yellow-green moss with lance-shaped leaves that grows in clumps. It is native to the tropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia, and is found in moist, shady habitats such as forests and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Splachnobryum novae-guineae is often used as a decorative plant in gardens and is known for its ability to tolerate a wide range of temperatures and humidity levels. It can also be used to provide ground cover in areas where grass may not be able to grow.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Splachnobryum novae-guineae has small, white flowers with four petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and green.
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Splachnobryum novae-guineae is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.
Species in the Splachnobryum genus
Splachnobryum limbatum, Splachnobryum aquaticum, Splachnobryum assamicum, Splachnobryum gracile, Splachnobryum novae-guineae, Splachnobryum obtusum, Splachnobryum oorschotii, Splachnobryum valdiviae, Splachnobryum wiemansii, Splachnobryum crassinervium, Splachnobryum temasekensis, Splachnobryum procerrimum,
Species in the Splachnobryaceae family
Splachnobryum limbatum, Splachnobryum aquaticum, Splachnobryum assamicum, Splachnobryum gracile, Splachnobryum novae-guineae, Splachnobryum obtusum, Splachnobryum oorschotii, Splachnobryum valdiviae, Splachnobryum wiemansii, Splachnobryum crassinervium, Splachnobryum temasekensis, Splachnobryum procerrimum, Koponobryum bengalense, Koponobryum papillosum,
References
Viktor Ferdinand Brotherus (1849-1929): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Broth.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35176329: Based on data supplied by Bryonames