Forsstroemia trichomitria - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
trichomitria
ID:
1182873
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Hedw.) Lindb.
Source:
tro
Year:
1863
Citation Micro:
Öfvers. Förh. Kongl. Svenska Vetensk.-Akad. 19: 605 1863
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001182211
Common Names
- Forsstroemia trichomitria
- Trichomitria Forsstroemia
- Trichomitria Moss
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesUses & Benefits
Forsstroemia trichomitria is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for medicinal purposes to treat fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Forsstroemia trichomitria sub. australis (Müll. Hal.) L.R. StarkFlower, Seeds and Seedlings
Forsstroemia trichomitria has small white flowers and small, oval-shaped seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Forsstroemia trichomitria is a small moss species that can be propagated by division or by spore. It prefers moist, shady conditions and can be grown in a pot or in the ground. It is best to keep the soil moist and not allow it to dry out completely. Fertilizer is not necessary, but it can be beneficial for faster growth. It is best to keep the temperature between 10-20°C and to avoid direct sunlight.
Where to Find Forsstroemia trichomitria
Forsstroemia trichomitria can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of South America.
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
Sextus Otto Lindberg (1835-1889): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindb.' in the authors string.
Johann Hedwig (1730-1799): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hedw.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35160172: Based on data supplied by Bryonames