Thamniopsis pendula - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hookeriales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pendula
ID:
1149912
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Hook.) M. Fleisch.
Source:
tro
Year:
1908
Citation Micro:
Musci Buitenzorg 3: 952 1908
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001149250
Common Names
- Thamniopsis pendula
- Pendula Thamniopsis
- Thamniopsis
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Thamniopsis pendula (also called Pendulous Feather Moss, among many other common names) is a species of moss found in North America, Europe, and Asia. It is a small, tufted moss with yellowish-green stems and pendulous leaves. It grows in moist, shady places, such as woods and meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Thamniopsis pendula is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as to treat fever, headache, and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Thamniopsis pendula has small yellow flowers with six petals, and its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Thamniopsis pendula is a small, evergreen moss that grows in dense tufts. It is best propagated by division or by spore sowing. It prefers moist, shady areas and can tolerate a wide range of soil types. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in full sun or partial shade.
Where to Find Thamniopsis pendula
Thamniopsis pendula can be found in the tropical regions of Southeast Asia.
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 Jackson Hooker (1785-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.' in the authors string.
Max Fleischer (1861-1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.Fleisch.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35105047: Based on data supplied by Bryonames