Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Species:
incurvum
ID:
1187532

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Nog.) Nog. & Z. Iwats.

Source:
tro

Year:
1972

Citation Micro:
Misc. Bryol. Lichenol. 6: 33 1972

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001186870

Common Names

  • Thamnobryum incurvum
  • Curved Thamnobryum Moss
  • Curved Thamnobryum

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Description

Thamnobryum incurvum (also called Incurved Thamnobryum, among many other common names) is a species of moss found in the Northern Hemisphere. It is a small, tufted moss with yellow-green to olive-green leaves that are curved and taper to a point. It is native to North America, Europe, and Asia, and is found in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Thamnobryum incurvum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a soil stabilizer and erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Thamnobryum incurvum is a small, white, four-petaled flower. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single stem with two leaves.

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Where to Find Thamnobryum incurvum

Thamnobryum incurvum can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including India, Sri Lanka, and the Philippines.

Thamnobryum incurvum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Thamnobryum incurvum?

Thamnobryum incurvum

What type of plant is Thamnobryum incurvum?

Moss

Where is Thamnobryum incurvum found?

Northern Hemisphere

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

Akira Noguchi (1907-1988): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nog.' in the authors string.
Zennosuke Iwatsuki (1929-2015): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Z.Iwats.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35169335: Based on data supplied by Bryonames