Rauiella thuidioides - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
thuidioides
ID:
1536782
Status:
valid
Authors:
Jan Kučera & Ignatova
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2021
Citation Micro:
Arctoa. 30(2): 428. 2021
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000019431
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Rauiella thuidioides (also called 'Thuidium-like Feather-moss', among many other common names) is a species of moss found in North America, Europe, and Asia. It is a small, yellow-green moss that typically grows in moist, shady areas, such as woodlands, meadows, and along streams.
Uses & Benefits
Rauiella thuidioides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional Chinese medicine for its anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Rauiella thuidioides has small, white flowers and small, dark brown seeds. Its seedlings have small, light green leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Rauiella thuidioides is a species of moss native to South America. It is an evergreen plant that grows in moist, shady areas. It can be propagated by division or by spore propagation. To propagate by division, separate the moss into small clumps and replant in moist, well-drained soil. To propagate by spore, collect the spores from the plant and spread them on a moist, sterile medium. Keep the medium moist and in a shady area until the spores germinate.
Where to Find Rauiella thuidioides
Rauiella thuidioides can be found in North America, Europe, and Asia.
Rauiella thuidioides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Rauiella thuidioides?
Rauiella thuidioides
What is the growth habit of Rauiella thuidioides?
It is a small, tufted moss with a creeping stem.
What is the distribution of Rauiella thuidioides?
It is distributed in temperate and tropical regions of the world.
Species in the Rauiella genus
Species in the Thuidiaceae family
Abietinella abietina, Boulaya mittenii, Bryonoguchia molkenboeri, Cyrto-hypnum cylindraceum, Cyrto-hypnum espinosae, Cyrto-hypnum intermedium, Cyrto-hypnum arzobispoae, Cyrto-hypnum frontinoae, Cyrto-hypnum unipinnatum, Echinophyllum sachalinense, Fauriella petelotii, Fauriella baolocensis, Fauriella robustiuscula, Fauriella tenerrima, Fauriella tenuis, Indothuidium kiasense, Inouethuidium robbinsii, Pelekium sharpii, Pelekium bifarium, Pelekium velatum, Pelekium bonianum, Pelekium campanulatum, Pelekium chenagonii, Pelekium ciliatum, Pelekium contortulum, Pelekium erosifolium, Pelekium fuscatum, Pelekium gratum, Pelekium intricatum, Pelekium investe, Pelekium involvens, Pelekium leptocladum, Pelekium minusculum, Pelekium minutulum, Pelekium muricatulum, Pelekium pygmaeum, Pelekium ramosissimum, Pelekium ramusculosum, Pelekium schistocalyx, Pelekium scabrosulum, Pelekium siphotheca, Pelekium subpinnatum, Pelekium synoicum, Pelekium varians, Pelekium versicolor, Pelekium watanabei, Pelekium microphyllum, Pelekium atlanticum, Pelekium pseudoinvolvens, Pelekium thomeanum,
References
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 100523351: Based on data supplied by Bryonames