Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Genus:
Species:
tamariscinum
ID:
1150479

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hedw.) Schimp.

Source:
tro

Year:
1852

Citation Micro:
Bryol. Eur. 5: 163. 482, 483 (fasc. 49–51 Mon. 7. 2, 3.) 1852

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001149817

Common Names

  • Tamariscinum Thuidium
  • Tamariscinum Moss
  • Tamariscinum Thuidium

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Description

Thuidium tamariscinum (also called Tamariscine Thuidium, among many other common names) is a species of moss in the family Thuidiaceae. It is a small, yellow-green moss with a glossy, smooth surface. It is native to North America, Europe, and Asia, and can be found in moist, shady areas such as woodlands, forests, and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Thuidium tamariscinum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in shady areas. It is also used in the aquarium hobby to provide a natural look to the tank.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Thuidium tamariscinum is small and yellow-green in color. The seeds are tiny and black in color. The seedlings are small and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cultivation and propagation of Thuidium tamariscinum: This species is best propagated by division or by spore sowing. It is best grown in a moist, shady location with a soil that is rich in organic matter. It can also be grown in a container with a well-drained soil mix.

Where to Find Thuidium tamariscinum

Thuidium tamariscinum can be found in North America, Europe, and Asia. It is a common species of moss found in moist, shady areas.

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

Johann Hedwig (1730-1799): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hedw.' in the authors string.
Wilhelm Philippe Schimper (1808-1880): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schimp.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35105900: Based on data supplied by Bryonames