Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Genus:
Species:
bicolor
ID:
1154929

Status:
valid

Authors:
Reinw. & Hornsch.

Source:
tro

Year:
1829

Citation Micro:
Nova Acta Phys.-Med. Acad. Caes. Leop.-Carol. Nat. Cur. 14(2): 708. f. 39 1829

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001154267

Common Names

  • Trachypus bicolor
  • Two-colored Trachypus
  • Two-colored Bristle Moss

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Description

Trachypus bicolor (also called 'Two-Colored Trachypus', among many other common names) is a small shrub native to Australia and New Zealand. It is characterized by its small, two-colored leaves and white flowers. It grows in open woodlands and heathlands.

Uses & Benefits

Trachypus bicolor is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to control erosion on slopes and in areas with poor soil.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Trachypus bicolor var. hispidus (Müll. Hal.) Cardot
Trachypus bicolor var. scindifolius (Sakurai) Zanten
Trachypus bicolor var. viridulus (Mitt.) Zanten

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Trachypus bicolor is white to pale yellow, with a tubular corolla and four petals. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Trachypus bicolor is a low-maintenance, easy-to-grow plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be propagated by division in spring or early summer. The seed can be sown in spring or early summer and should be kept moist until germination. It can also be propagated by cuttings in summer.

Where to Find Trachypus bicolor

Trachypus bicolor is found in moist, shady habitats, such as in forests, woodlands, and grasslands. It is found in North America, Europe, and parts of Asia.

Species in the Meteoriaceae family

Duthiella flaccida, Duthiella formosana, Duthiella speciosissima, Duthiella wallichii, Duthiella declinata, Aerobryidium aureonitens, Aerobryidium crispifolium, Aerobryidium filamentosum, Aerobryidium laosiense, Aerobryidium levieri, Aerobryidium indicum, Aerobryopsis capensis, Aerobryopsis cochlearifolia, Aerobryopsis deflexa, Aerobryopsis leptosigmata, Aerobryopsis membranacea, Aerobryopsis parisii, Aerobryopsis pulchricoma, Aerobryopsis striatula, Aerobryopsis subdivergens, Aerobryopsis subleptostigmata, Aerobryopsis vitiana, Aerobryopsis cirrifolia, Aerobryopsis fuscescens, Aerobryopsis aristifolia, Aerobryopsis yunnanensis, Aerobryopsis longissima, Aerobryopsis bauerae, Aerobryopsis eravikulamensis, Barbella angustifolia, Barbella turgida, Barbella capillaris, Barbella compressiramea, Barbella futunensis, Barbella horridula, Barbella kurzii, Barbella perpinnata, Barbella rufifolia, Barbella tenax, Barbella biformis, Barbella chrysonema, Barbella eusebii, Barbella minuta, Barbella linearifolia, Barbellopsis macroblasta, Barbellopsis trichophora, Barbellopsis conferva, Chrysocladium retrorsum, Cryptopapillaria feae, Cryptopapillaria chrysoclada,

References

Christian Friedrich Hornschuch (1793-1850): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hornsch.' in the authors string.
Caspar Georg Carl Reinwardt (1773-1854): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Reinw.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35113205: Based on data supplied by Bryonames