Taxiphyllum squamatulum - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
squamatulum
ID:
1147546
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Müll. Hal.) M. Fleisch.
Source:
tro
Year:
1923
Citation Micro:
Musci Buitenzorg 4: 1435 1923
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001146884
Common Names
- Taxiphyllum squamatulum
- Squamatulum Moss
- Squamatulum Taxiphyllum
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Taxiphyllum squamatulum (also called Scaly Moss, among many other common names) is a small moss species found in tropical and subtropical regions. It has a light green to yellow-green color and grows in dense tufts. It is found in moist, shady habitats, such as in forests, woodlands, and along streams.
Uses & Benefits
Taxiphyllum squamatulum is a popular aquarium plant that is used to provide shade, shelter, and a natural habitat for fish and other aquatic creatures.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Taxiphyllum squamatulum is small and white, with a single petal. The seed is a small, dark brown nut-like structure. The seedlings are small and delicate, with a single, slender stem and a few small leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Taxiphyllum squamatulum can be propagated by division or by cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and partial to full shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of temperatures and can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 6-9.
Where to Find Taxiphyllum squamatulum
Taxiphyllum squamatulum is native to tropical and subtropical Asia, including India, China, and Japan.
Species in the Taxiphyllum genus
Taxiphyllum autoicum, Taxiphyllum densifolium, Taxiphyllum deplanatum, Taxiphyllum giraldii, Taxiphyllum inundatum, Taxiphyllum papuanum, Taxiphyllum punctulatum, Taxiphyllum splendescens, Taxiphyllum squamatulum, Taxiphyllum taxirameum, Taxiphyllum wissgrillii, Taxiphyllum alternans, Taxiphyllum pilosum, Taxiphyllum cuspidifolium, Taxiphyllum whittierianum, Taxiphyllum aomoriense, Taxiphyllum angustirete, Taxiphyllum prostratum, Taxiphyllum schweinfurthii, Taxiphyllum laxalare, Taxiphyllum townsendii, Taxiphyllum dehradunense, Taxiphyllum gracile, Taxiphyllum richardsii, Taxiphyllum taiwanense, Taxiphyllum taxiphylloides,
Species in the Taxiphyllaceae family
Caribaeohypnum polypterum, Hondaella entodontea, Hondaella caperata, Taxiphyllum autoicum, Taxiphyllum densifolium, Taxiphyllum deplanatum, Taxiphyllum giraldii, Taxiphyllum inundatum, Taxiphyllum papuanum, Taxiphyllum punctulatum, Taxiphyllum splendescens, Taxiphyllum squamatulum, Taxiphyllum taxirameum, Taxiphyllum wissgrillii, Taxiphyllum alternans, Taxiphyllum pilosum, Taxiphyllum cuspidifolium, Taxiphyllum whittierianum, Taxiphyllum aomoriense, Taxiphyllum angustirete, Taxiphyllum prostratum, Taxiphyllum schweinfurthii, Taxiphyllum laxalare, Taxiphyllum townsendii, Taxiphyllum dehradunense, Taxiphyllum gracile, Taxiphyllum richardsii, Taxiphyllum taiwanense, Taxiphyllum taxiphylloides, Filibryum deguchianum, Filibryum ogatae, Filibryum yakoushimae, Leptopterigynandrum austro-alpinum, Leptopterigynandrum brevirete, Leptopterigynandrum decolor, Leptopterigynandrum incurvatum, Leptopterigynandrum stricticaule, Leptopterigynandrum subintegrum, Leptopterigynandrum tenellum, Leptopterigynandrum autoicum, Leptopterigynandrum tenuicaule, Leptopterigynandrum piliferum, Schwetschkeopsis elongata, Schwetschkeopsis fabronia, Schwetschkeopsis formosana, Schwetschkeopsis robustula,
References
Karl Müller (1818-1899): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Müll.Hal.' in the authors string.
Max Fleischer (1861-1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.Fleisch.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35100512: Based on data supplied by Bryonames