Thamniopsis exigua - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hookeriales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
exigua
ID:
1215145
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Mitt.) Vaz-Imbassahy & D.P. Costa
Source:
tro
Year:
2008
Citation Micro:
Nova Hedwigia 87: 239 2008
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001214483
Common Names
- Thamniopsis Exigua
- Exigua Moss
- Exigua Lichen
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Thamniopsis exigua (also called Exigua Thamniopsis, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen moss that is native to the tropical regions of Africa and Asia. It grows in moist, shady habitats, and its physical characteristics include a flat, green thallus with small, rounded leaves.
Uses & Benefits
Thamniopsis exigua is used in traditional Chinese medicine for its anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Thamniopsis exigua is small and inconspicuous. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped capsule. The seedlings are small and delicate.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Thamniopsis exigua is a small moss that grows in moist, shady areas. It can be propagated by division or by spore sowing. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil with plenty of organic matter. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade and requires regular watering.
Where to Find Thamniopsis exigua
Thamniopsis exigua is found in North America.
Species in the Thamniopsis genus
Thamniopsis colombica, Thamniopsis glandulifera, Thamniopsis guatemalensis, Thamniopsis oedodontia, Thamniopsis rivularis, Thamniopsis standleyi, Thamniopsis steyermarkii, Thamniopsis gradsteinii, Thamniopsis pendula, Thamniopsis cheiloneura, Thamniopsis cruegeriana, Thamniopsis diffusa, Thamniopsis incurva, Thamniopsis langsdorffii, Thamniopsis purpureophylla, Thamniopsis sinuata, Thamniopsis terrestris, Thamniopsis undata, Thamniopsis utacamundiana, Thamniopsis versicolor, Thamniopsis stenodictyon, Thamniopsis exigua, Thamniopsis papillosula, Thamniopsis ptari-tepuiensis, Thamniopsis chenagonii, Thamniopsis flexifolium,
Species in the Pilotrichaceae family
Amblytropis hispidula, Amblytropis setosa, Actinodontium adscendens, Actinodontium dusenii, Actinodontium rhaphidostegum, Actinodontium sprucei, Actinodontium streptopogoneum, Actinodontium pygmaeum, Brymela angustiretis, Brymela complanata, Brymela crosbyi, Brymela laevinervis, Brymela tutezona, Brymela acuminata, Brymela cuspidata, Brymela fissidentoides, Brymela fluminensis, Brymela obtusifolia, Brymela parkeriana, Brymela rugulosa, Brymela websteri, Brymela cavifolia, Callicostella callicostelloides, Callicostella africana, Callicostella apophysata, Callicostella armata, Callicostella ascensionis, Callicostella attenuata, Callicostella beccariana, Callicostella belangeriana, Callicostella bernoullii, Callicostella bisexualis, Callicostella brevipes, Callicostella caledonica, Callicostella campbelliana, Callicostella chevalieri, Callicostella chionophylla, Callicostella chlorina, Callicostella chloroneura, Callicostella circinata, Callicostella constricta, Callicostella cruegeri, Callicostella daltoniaecarpa, Callicostella depressa, Callicostella disticha, Callicostella eberhardtiana, Callicostella emarginatula, Callicostella erosotruncata, Callicostella fallax, Callicostella fissidentella,
References
William Mitten (1819-1906): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mitt.' in the authors string.
Thaís de Freitas Vaz-Imbassahy: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vaz-Imbassahy' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35217888: Based on data supplied by Bryonames