Status:
valid
Authors:
Müll. Hal.
Source:
tro
Year:
1879
Citation Micro:
Linnaea 42: 470 1879
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001158035
Common Names
- Trematodon fendleri
- Fendleri Fork-moss
- Fendleri Trematodon Moss
Description
Trematodon fendleri (also called Fendler's Moss, among many other common names) is a species of moss in the family Amblystegiaceae. It is a small, yellowish-green moss with thin, wiry stems and small leaves. It is native to North America, and is found in moist, shady habitats such as woodlands and meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Trematodon fendleri is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, skin diseases, and digestive disorders. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as an ingredient in perfumes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Trematodon fendleri is small and white, with four petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Trematodon fendleri is a species of moss that can be propagated by division or spore sowing. It prefers moist, shaded areas and is best grown in a soil-based compost. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade and should be kept moist but not wet. It is best to water it in the morning and avoid wetting the foliage. Fertilizer should be applied sparingly.
Where to Find Trematodon fendleri
Trematodon fendleri can be found in North America, Europe, and Asia.
Species in the Trematodon genus
Trematodon ambiguus,
Trematodon angolensis,
Trematodon asanoi,
Trematodon assamensis,
Trematodon aureus,
Trematodon bolivianus,
Trematodon borbonicus,
Trematodon brevicalyx,
Trematodon brevicollis,
Trematodon brevifolius,
Trematodon brevirostris,
Trematodon brevisetus,
Trematodon capillifolius,
Trematodon conformis,
Trematodon congolensis,
Trematodon crispifolius,
Trematodon curvicollis,
Trematodon decaryi,
Trematodon dentatus,
Trematodon divaricatus,
Trematodon felipponei,
Trematodon fendleri,
Trematodon flexipes,
Trematodon gymnostomus,
Trematodon heterophyllus,
Trematodon hildebrandtii,
Trematodon hookeri,
Trematodon intermixtus,
Trematodon kurzii,
Trematodon lacunosus,
Trematodon latinervis,
Trematodon lato-obtusus,
Trematodon le-testui,
Trematodon longicollis,
Trematodon lozanoi,
Trematodon ludovicae,
Trematodon mackayi,
Trematodon mayebarae,
Trematodon mayottensis,
Trematodon megapophysatus,
Trematodon microthecius,
Trematodon minutulus,
Trematodon mirabilis,
Trematodon nitidulus,
Trematodon novae-hannoverae,
Trematodon nudus,
Trematodon palettifolius,
Trematodon paradoxus,
Trematodon pascuanus,
Trematodon pauperifolius,
Species in the Bruchiaceae family
Bruchia queenslandica,
Bruchia aurea,
Bruchia bolanderi,
Bruchia brevifolia,
Bruchia brevipes,
Bruchia carolinae,
Bruchia drummondii,
Bruchia eckloniana,
Bruchia flexuosa,
Bruchia fusca,
Bruchia hallii,
Bruchia hampeana,
Bruchia microspora,
Bruchia ravenelii,
Bruchia texana,
Bruchia uruguensis,
Bruchia vogesiaca,
Bruchia sinensis,
Bruchia paricutinensis,
Bruchia carinata,
Eobruchia ecuatoriana,
Eobruchia bruchioides,
Pringleella pleuridioides,
Pringleella sinensis,
Pringleella subulata,
Trematodon ambiguus,
Trematodon angolensis,
Trematodon asanoi,
Trematodon assamensis,
Trematodon aureus,
Trematodon bolivianus,
Trematodon borbonicus,
Trematodon brevicalyx,
Trematodon brevicollis,
Trematodon brevifolius,
Trematodon brevirostris,
Trematodon brevisetus,
Trematodon capillifolius,
Trematodon conformis,
Trematodon congolensis,
Trematodon crispifolius,
Trematodon curvicollis,
Trematodon decaryi,
Trematodon dentatus,
Trematodon divaricatus,
Trematodon felipponei,
Trematodon fendleri,
Trematodon flexipes,
Trematodon gymnostomus,
Trematodon heterophyllus,