''Taxiphyllum'' is a genus of

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es in the family Hypnaceae.

Description

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

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Taxiphyllum barbieri ''Taxiphyllum barbieri'', known as Java moss or Bogor moss, is a moss belonging to the family Hypnaceae. Native to southeast Asia, it is commonly used in freshwater aquariums. It attaches to rocks, roots, and driftwood. In the wild, it grows in ...

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

Species

Species adapted from

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; *'' Taxiphyllum alare'' *'' Taxiphyllum alternans'' *'' Taxiphyllum angustirete'' *''

Taxiphyllum aomoriense ''Taxiphyllum'' is a genus of mosses in the family Hypnaceae. Description Moss in the genera are generally medium to large sized and mat forming. Stems are glossy and creeping. Species are native to North America, South America, Africa, and on ...

'' *'' Taxiphyllum arcuatum'' *'' Taxiphyllum assimile'' *''

'' *'' Taxiphyllum cavernicola'' *'' Taxiphyllum cuspidifolium'' *'' Taxiphyllum densifolium'' *'' Taxiphyllum deplanatum'' *''

Taxiphyllum eberhardtii ''Taxiphyllum'' is a genus of mosses in the family Hypnaceae. Description Moss in the genera are generally medium to large sized and mat forming. Stems are glossy and creeping. Species are native to North America, South America, Africa, and on ...

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Taxiphyllum elegantifrons ''Taxiphyllum'' is a genus of mosses in the family Hypnaceae. Description Moss in the genera are generally medium to large sized and mat forming. Stems are glossy and creeping. Species are native to North America, South America, Africa, and on ...

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Taxiphyllum eximium ''Taxiphyllum'' is a genus of mosses in the family Hypnaceae. Description Moss in the genera are generally medium to large sized and mat forming. Stems are glossy and creeping. Species are native to North America, South America, Africa, and on ...

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Taxiphyllum geophilum ''Taxiphyllum'' is a genus of mosses in the family Hypnaceae. Description Moss in the genera are generally medium to large sized and mat forming. Stems are glossy and creeping. Species are native to North America, South America, Africa, and on ...

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Taxiphyllum giraldii ''Taxiphyllum'' is a genus of mosses in the family Hypnaceae. Description Moss in the genera are generally medium to large sized and mat forming. Stems are glossy and creeping. Species are native to North America, South America, Africa, and on ...

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Taxiphyllum gracile ''Taxiphyllum'' is a genus of mosses in the family Hypnaceae. Description Moss in the genera are generally medium to large sized and mat forming. Stems are glossy and creeping. Species are native to North America, South America, Africa, and on ...

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Taxiphyllum hisauchii ''Taxiphyllum'' is a genus of mosses in the family Hypnaceae. Description Moss in the genera are generally medium to large sized and mat forming. Stems are glossy and creeping. Species are native to North America, South America, Africa, and on ...

Taxiphyllum wissgrillii ''Taxiphyllum'' is a genus of mosses in the family Hypnaceae. Description Moss in the genera are generally medium to large sized and mat forming. Stems are glossy and creeping. Species are native to North America, South America, Africa, and on ...

References

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