Status:
valid
Authors:
B.H. Allen & S.P. Churchill
Source:
tro
Year:
2002
Citation Micro:
Novon 12: 155. f. 1 2002
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001209395
Common Names
- Thamnobryum Liesneri
- Liesneri Thamnobryum Moss
- Liesneri Thamnobryum
Description
Thamnobryum liesneri (also called 'Liesner's Moss', among many other common names) is a small, cushion-forming moss with a distinctive, thin-veined leaves. It is native to South America and is found in moist, shady habitats such as woodlands, grasslands, and rocky outcrops.
Uses & Benefits
Thamnobryum liesneri is a species of liverwort native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas. It is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Thamnobryum liesneri has small, greenish flowers, with a single seed in each capsule. The seedlings are small and delicate, with a single leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Thamnobryum liesneri can be propagated by division or by spores. It prefers a moist, shady environment with plenty of organic matter. The soil should be kept moist, but not wet. Fertilizer should be used sparingly, as too much can cause the plant to become leggy and weak. The plant should be protected from direct sunlight and extreme temperatures.
Where to Find Thamnobryum liesneri
Thamnobryum liesneri is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including South America, Africa, and Asia.
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,