Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Genus:
Species:
granulatum
ID:
1150265

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hampe) A. Jaeger

Source:
tro

Year:
1880

Citation Micro:
Ber. Thätigk. St. Gallischen Naturwiss. Ges. 1877–78: 511 (Gen. Sp. Musc. 2: 775) 1880

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001149603

Common Names

  • Granulatum Thuidium
  • Granulatum Moss
  • Granulatum Mosses

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Description

Thuidium granulatum (also called Thuidium granulata, among many other common names) is a species of moss that is found in North America and Europe. It is a small, tufted moss with yellowish-green stems and leaves that are lanceolate in shape. It is found in moist, shady habitats, such as woodlands, forests, and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Thuidium granulatum is a great choice for erosion control, as its dense foliage helps to hold soil in place. It can also be used as a ground cover in shady areas, as well as in rock gardens and terrariums.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Thuidium granulatum is small and inconspicuous, with a single yellow petal. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with a single, slender stem and two small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Thuidium granulatum can be propagated by division of the plant or by spore sowing. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil and should be grown in partial shade. It can be grown in an aquarium or terrarium.

Where to Find Thuidium granulatum

Thuidium granulatum can be found in North America and Europe.

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

Georg Ernst Ludwig Hampe (1795-1880): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hampe' in the authors string.
August Jaeger (1842-1877): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Jaeger' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35105602: Based on data supplied by Bryonames