Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Species:
falcifolium
ID:
1187123

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Renauld ex Nichols) Tuom.

Source:
tro

Year:
1967

Citation Micro:
Ann. Bot. Fenn. 4: 435 1967

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001186461

Common Names

  • Tomentypnum falcifolium
  • Falciform Tomentypnum Moss
  • Falciform Tomentypnum

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Description

Tomentypnum falcifolium (also called Falcate Tomentypnum, among many other common names) is a small, yellowish-green moss. It is native to tropical regions of South America, and is found in humid forests and along riverbanks. It has a small, compact form, with small, glossy leaves and a thin stem.

Uses & Benefits

Tomentypnum falcifolium is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used to make a tea that is believed to have medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: Tomentypnum falcifolium has small, white flowers with five petals. Seed: The seeds of Tomentypnum falcifolium are small, black and oval-shaped. Seedlings: The seedlings of Tomentypnum falcifolium are small and delicate, with a single leaf emerging from the seed.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tomentypnum falcifolium is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Pacific Northwest region of North America. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is typically done by division or seed. Seeds should be sown in the fall or spring in a well-drained medium and kept moist until germination. Division should be done in the spring or fall when the plant is actively growing.

Where to Find Tomentypnum falcifolium

Tomentypnum falcifolium can be found in wet, acidic habitats in temperate regions of North America, Europe, and Asia.

Species in the Amblystegiaceae family

Tomentypnum nitens, Tomentypnum falcifolium, Tomentypnum involutum, Tomentypnum vittii, Amblystegium arvernense, Amblystegium glaziovii, Amblystegium serpens, Amblystegium sparsile, Amblystegium speirophyllum, Amblystegium subulatum, Amblystegium tenuifolium, Amblystegium chalaropelma, Amblystegium patenti-flexuosum, Amblystegium stricto-serpens, Amblystegium camisassae, Amblystegium calcareum, Amblystegium pseudosubtile, Anacamptodon africanus, Anacamptodon amblystegioides, Anacamptodon cubensis, Anacamptodon fortunei, Anacamptodon latidens, Anacamptodon splachnoides, Anacamptodon validinervis, Anacamptodon wattsii, Anacamptodon compactus, Anacamptodon marginatus, Anacamptodon minimus, Anacamptodon kamchaticus, Anacamptodon touwii, Bryostreimannia turgida, Campylium squarrosulum, Campylium amblystegioides, Campylium annamense, Campylium chrysophyllum, Campylium glaucocarpoides, Campylium insubricum, Campylium stellatum, Campylium zemliae, Campylium gollanii, Campylium longicuspis, Campylium laxifolium, Campylium protensum, Campylium bambergeri, Campylium hylocomioides, Conardia compacta, Cratoneuron filicinum, Cratoneuron curvicaule, Cratoneuropsis relaxa, Cratoneuropsis chilensis,

References

George Elwood Nichols (1882-1939): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nichols' in the authors string.
Ferdinand François Gabriel Renauld (1837-1910): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Renauld' in the authors string.
Risto Tuomikoski (1911-1989): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Tuom.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35168651: Based on data supplied by Bryonames