Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Genus:
Species:
alvarezianum
ID:
1150151

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cardot

Source:
tro

Year:
1911

Citation Micro:
Trans. Roy. Soc. Edinburgh 48: 75. 8 1911

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001149489

Common Names

  • Alvarez's Feathermoss
  • Alvarez's Thuidium Moss
  • Alvarezianum Thuidium Moss

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Description

Thuidium alvarezianum (also called Alvarez's Thuidium, among many other common names) is a species of moss native to North America, Europe, and Asia. It is a small, yellow-green moss that grows in dense tufts in moist, shady areas, such as woodlands and meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Thuidium alvarezianum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover in landscaping. It is also used to reduce soil erosion and to create a living mulch in agricultural fields.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Thuidium alvarezianum has small, white flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small, dark green and have a single, upright stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Thuidium alvarezianum can be propagated by division or by spores. It is best cultivated in a moist, shady environment with plenty of organic matter. The soil should be kept moist but not waterlogged. Fertilize with a balanced fertilizer every few months.

Where to Find Thuidium alvarezianum

Thuidium alvarezianum can be found in South America.

Species in the Thuidium genus

Thuidium aculeoserratum, Thuidium allenii, Thuidium alvarezianum, Thuidium assimile, Thuidium brachypyxis, Thuidium brasiliense, Thuidium breviacuminatum, Thuidium carantae, Thuidium cardotii, Thuidium chacoanum, Thuidium cylindrella, Thuidium cymbifolium, Thuidium delicatulum, Thuidium diaphanum, Thuidium granulatum, Thuidium hygrophilum, Thuidium inconspicuum, Thuidium kanedae, Thuidium laeviusculum, Thuidium ligulifolium, Thuidium loricalycinum, Thuidium mattogrossense, Thuidium ochraceum, Thuidium oeningense, Thuidium paraguense, Thuidium perscissum, Thuidium peruvianum, Thuidium pinnatulum, Thuidium plumulosum, Thuidium poeppigii, Thuidium pristocalyx, Thuidium pseudodelicatulum, Thuidium pseudoprotensum, Thuidium pulvinatulum, Thuidium quadrifarium, Thuidium recognitum, Thuidium serricola, Thuidium subglaucinum, Thuidium subgranulatum, Thuidium submicropteris, Thuidium subtamariscinum, Thuidium tamariscinum, Thuidium tomentosum, Thuidium urceolatum, Thuidium yungarum, Thuidium patrum, Thuidium pseudoglaucinum, Thuidium ludoviciae, Thuidium thermophilum, Thuidium mentiens,

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

Jules Cardot (1860-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cardot' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35105434: Based on data supplied by Bryonames