Status:
valid
Authors:
(Sw. ex Hedw.) I. Sastre
Source:
tro
Year:
1993
Citation Micro:
Caribbean J. Sci. 29: 232 1993
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001198386
Common Names
- Thamnobryum fasciculatum
- Fasciculatum Thamnobryum
- Fasciculate Thamnobryum
Description
Thamnobryum fasciculatum (also called Fasciculate Thamnobryum, among many other common names) is a species of moss in the family Thamnobryaceae. It is found in temperate regions of the world, typically in moist, shady habitats such as woodlands and forests. It has a slender, upright stem with a distinctively reddish-brown color.
Uses & Benefits
Thamnobryum fasciculatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in landscaping.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Thamnobryum fasciculatum var. keralense D. Subram.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Thamnobryum fasciculatum has small, yellow-green flowers with a single perianth lobe. Its seeds are small and round, and its seedlings are small and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Thamnobryum fasciculatum is a small moss that can be propagated by spore or division. It prefers moist, shady conditions and is best grown in soil with a neutral pH. It can be grown in full sun but will require more frequent watering. It can be propagated by dividing the clumps and replanting them in the desired location.
Where to Find Thamnobryum fasciculatum
Thamnobryum fasciculatum is found in the tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.
Thamnobryum fasciculatum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Thamnobryum fasciculatum?
Thamnobryum fasciculatum
What type of plant is Thamnobryum fasciculatum?
A moss
What is the growth habit of Thamnobryum fasciculatum?
It is a small, tufted plant
Species in the Thamnobryum genus
Thamnobryum alopecurum,
Thamnobryum microalopecurum,
Thamnobryum corticola,
Thamnobryum arbusculosum,
Thamnobryum parvulum,
Thamnobryum schmidii,
Thamnobryum speciosum,
Thamnobryum assimile,
Thamnobryum fernandesii,
Thamnobryum neckeroides,
Thamnobryum angustifolium,
Thamnobryum coreanum,
Thamnobryum incurvum,
Thamnobryum planifrons,
Thamnobryum tumidum,
Thamnobryum subserratum,
Thamnobryum aneitense,
Thamnobryum plicatulum,
Thamnobryum sublatifolium,
Thamnobryum subseriatum,
Thamnobryum capense,
Thamnobryum marginatum,
Thamnobryum cataractarum,
Thamnobryum fasciculatum,
Thamnobryum ceylonense,
Thamnobryum malgachum,
Thamnobryum pendulirameum,
Thamnobryum liesneri,
Thamnobryum rudolphianum,
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,