Forsstroemia thomsonii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
thomsonii
ID:
1186683
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Mitt.) W.R. Buck
Source:
tro
Year:
1980
Citation Micro:
Bryologist 83: 457 1980
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001186021
Common Names
- Forsstroemia thomsonii
- Thomson's Bladdermoss
- Thomson's Moss
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Forsstroemia thomsonii (also called Thomson's Forsstroemia, among many other common names) is a small moss species with a creeping habit. It is native to North America and grows in rocky areas, grasslands, and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Forsstroemia thomsonii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Forsstroemia thomsonii has small, yellow-green flowers that are borne in clusters on the tips of the stems. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Forsstroemia thomsonii is a small, evergreen, tufted fern. It is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It can be propagated by division or spore sowing.
Where to Find Forsstroemia thomsonii
Forsstroemia thomsonii can be found in North America, Europe, and Asia in moist, shady habitats such as bogs, fens, and wet meadows.
Forsstroemia thomsonii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Forsstroemia thomsonii?
Forsstroemia thomsonii
What type of habitat does Forsstroemia thomsonii grow in?
Moist, shady habitats
What is the size of Forsstroemia thomsonii?
1-2 mm in length
Species in the Forsstroemia genus
Forsstroemia goughiana, Forsstroemia yezoana, Forsstroemia coronata, Forsstroemia cryphaeoides, Forsstroemia indica, Forsstroemia japonica, Forsstroemia neckeroides, Forsstroemia producta, Forsstroemia trichomitria, Forsstroemia thomsonii, Forsstroemia noguchii, Forsstroemia lasioides, Forsstroemia denigricans, Forsstroemia fauriei, Forsstroemia flexiramea, Forsstroemia humilis, Forsstroemia inopinata, Forsstroemia konoi, Forsstroemia pusilla, Forsstroemia setschwanica,
Species in the Neckeraceae family
Forsstroemia goughiana, Forsstroemia yezoana, Forsstroemia coronata, Forsstroemia cryphaeoides, Forsstroemia indica, Forsstroemia japonica, Forsstroemia neckeroides, Forsstroemia producta, Forsstroemia trichomitria, Forsstroemia thomsonii, Forsstroemia noguchii, Forsstroemia lasioides, Forsstroemia denigricans, Forsstroemia fauriei, Forsstroemia flexiramea, Forsstroemia humilis, Forsstroemia inopinata, Forsstroemia konoi, Forsstroemia pusilla, Forsstroemia setschwanica, Leptodon acuminatus, Leptodon longisetus, Leptodon pluvinii, Leptodon smithii, Leptodon fuciformis, Leptodon corsicus, Leptodon dillenii, Leptodon remotifolius, Taiwanobryum anacamptolepis, Taiwanobryum crenulatum, Taiwanobryum mucronatum, Taiwanobryum guangdongense, Taiwanobryum speciosum, Taiwanobryum praetermissum, Taiwanobryum serrulatifolium, Taiwanobryum undulatifolium, Taiwanobryum yunnanense, Alleniella besseri, Alleniella brownii, Alleniella chilensis, Alleniella complanata, Alleniella hymenodonta, Alleniella remota, Alleniella scabridens, Alleniella submacrocarpa, Alleniella urnigera, Alleniella andina, Alleniella ehrenbergii, Alleniella laevigata, Alleniella obtusifolia,
References
William Mitten (1819-1906): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mitt.' in the authors string.
William Russel Buck (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.R.Buck' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35167866: Based on data supplied by Bryonames