Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Species:
hebridense
ID:
1195846

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Dixon) W. Schultze-Motel

Source:
tro

Year:
1973

Citation Micro:
Willdenowia 7: 75 1973

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001195184


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Description

Trachythecium hebridense (also called Trachythecium hebridense var. hebridense, among many other common names) is a species of moss native to the Northern Hemisphere, from Europe to North America. It is found in moist, shady places, such as in woods and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Trachythecium hebridense is used in horticulture as an ornamental plant in rock gardens and as a groundcover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Trachythecium hebridense has small, yellowish-green flowers with four petals. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Trachythecium hebridense can be propagated by spores or by division of the plant. Cultivation is best done in a moist, shady environment with plenty of organic matter in the soil. It prefers acidic soil and can tolerate temperatures down to -15°C (5°F).

Where to Find Trachythecium hebridense

Trachythecium hebridense is found in wetland habitats in Europe and North America.

Trachythecium hebridense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Trachythecium hebridense?

Trachythecium hebridense

What is the family of Trachythecium hebridense?

Amblystegiaceae

What are the common names of Trachythecium hebridense?

Hebridean moss

Species in the Symphyodontaceae family

Bryocrumia vivicolor, Bryocrumia malabarica, Bryocrumia torrentium, Phyllodon bilobatus, Phyllodon choiropyxis, Phyllodon glossoides, Phyllodon truncatulus, Phyllodon truncatus, Phyllodon lingulatus, Phyllodon scutellifolius, Phyllodon abruptus, Phyllodon perplanicaulis, Phyllodon subretusus, Phyllodon cocoensis, Phyllodon laevifolius, Phyllodon similans, Chaetomitriopsis glaucocarpa, Chaetomitrium spuriosubtile, Chaetomitrium sikkimense, Chaetomitrium acanthocarpum, Chaetomitrium aneitense, Chaetomitrium auriculatum, Chaetomitrium beccarii, Chaetomitrium borbonicum, Chaetomitrium borneense, Chaetomitrium brassii, Chaetomitrium callichrous, Chaetomitrium ciliatum, Chaetomitrium comorense, Chaetomitrium confertum, Chaetomitrium ctenidioides, Chaetomitrium densum, Chaetomitrium depressum, Chaetomitrium dusenii, Chaetomitrium elegans, Chaetomitrium elongatum, Chaetomitrium elmeri, Chaetomitrium entodontoides, Chaetomitrium fimbriatum, Chaetomitrium frondosum, Chaetomitrium horridulum, Chaetomitrium laevifolium, Chaetomitrium laevisetum, Chaetomitrium lanceolatum, Chaetomitrium lancifolium, Chaetomitrium lauterbachii, Chaetomitrium leptopoma, Chaetomitrium macrohystrix, Chaetomitrium nanohystrix, Chaetomitrium nervosum,

References

Wolfram Schultze-Motel (1934-2011): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.Schultze-Motel' in the authors string.
Hugh Neville Dixon (1861-1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dixon' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35183402: Based on data supplied by Bryonames