Taxiphyllum is a genus of mosses in the family Hypnaceae.[1]

Taxiphyllum
Taxiphyllum wissgrillii
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Kingdom: Plantae
Division: Bryophyta
Class: Bryopsida
Subclass: Bryidae
Order: Hypnales
Family: Hypnaceae
Genus: Taxiphyllum
M.Fleisch.

Description

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Moss in the genera are generally medium to large sized and mat forming. Stems are glossy and creeping.[1]

Species are native to North America, South America, Africa, and on islands in the Indian Ocean and Pacific Ocean. Specifically, they have been found in the United States, Mexico, West Indies, Guatemala, India, Japan, Madagascar, Philippines, and Australia.[1]

Taxiphyllum barbieri is economically important as a common plant used in freshwater aquariums. It is sold under the name 'Java moss'.[2]

Species

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Species adapted from The Plant List;[3]

References

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  1. ^ a b c "Taxiphyllum in Flora of North America @ efloras.org". www.efloras.org.
  2. ^ Tan, B. C., Loh, K. L., & Gan, C. W. (2005): A case of mistaken identity? What is the true identity of Java Moss and other aquarium mosses sold in Singapore shops? Singapore Scientist, 102: 8-11 [1] Archived 2016-03-04 at the Wayback Machine
  3. ^ "Taxiphyllum". The Plant List. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Note that this website has been superseded by World Flora Online