Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Genus:
Species:
diaphanum
ID:
1150224

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Müll. Hal.) Paris

Source:
tro

Year:
1900

Citation Micro:
Index Bryol. Suppl. 320 1900

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001149562

Common Names

  • Diaphanous Feathermoss
  • Diaphanous Thuidium Moss
  • Diaphanum Thuidium Moss

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Description

Thuidium diaphanum (also called diaphanum thuidium, among many other common names) is a species of moss found in Europe and North America. It is a small, tufted moss with a yellow-green color and a glossy sheen. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as woodlands and forests.

Uses & Benefits

Thuidium diaphanum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a soil stabilizer and erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: small, yellowish-green, in a short, dense spike. Seed: small, yellowish-brown, with a short, curved beak. Seedlings: small, yellowish-green, with a short, curved beak.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Thuidium diaphanum can be propagated by division of the tufts or by spore sowing. It is best grown in a moist, shady position in acidic soil. It is an evergreen, low-growing plant that is tolerant of drought and air pollution.

Where to Find Thuidium diaphanum

Thuidium diaphanum is native to North America and can be found in moist, shady forests.

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

Karl Müller (1818-1899): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Müll.Hal.' in the authors string.
Jean Édouard Gabriel Narcisse Paris (1827-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Paris' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35105548: Based on data supplied by Bryonames