Status:
valid
Authors:
Schiavone, Colotti & G.M. Suárez
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2016
Citation Micro:
Darwiniana, nueva serie. 4(2): 258. 2016
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000019316
Common Names
- Thamniopsis flexifolium
- Flexifolium Thamniopsis
- Flexifolium Moss
Description
Thamniopsis flexifolium (also called 'Flexible-Leaf Thamniopsis', among many other common names) is a small, tufted moss with leaves that are ovate-lanceolate in shape and have a crisp texture. It is native to the Americas, and can be found in moist, shady habitats such as forests and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Thamniopsis flexifolium is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and aquariums. It is also used as a food source for some animals.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Thamniopsis flexifolium has small, white flowers, which are followed by small, dark brown, egg-shaped seeds. The seedlings are small and delicate, with narrow, bright green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Thamniopsis flexifolium is a species of moss that can be propagated by division or by spore. It is best grown in moist, shady areas with acidic soil. It can be propagated by dividing the plant into small pieces and replanting them in the desired area. Spores can also be collected and sown in a moist, shady area with acidic soil. The spores will germinate in a few weeks and the plants will grow quickly.
Where to Find Thamniopsis flexifolium
Thamniopsis flexifolium is native to the tropical regions of South America, including parts of Brazil, Peru, and Colombia.
Thamniopsis flexifolium FAQ
What is the scientific name of Thamniopsis flexifolium?
Thamniopsis flexifolium
What are the common names of Thamniopsis flexifolium?
Flexible-Leaved Thamniopsis Moss
What is the habitat of Thamniopsis flexifolium?
It is found in moist, shady places in the mountains of Japan, Korea, and China
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,