Trichocolea gracillima - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Jungermanniales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
gracillima
ID:
1527645
Status:
valid
Authors:
Austin
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
1878
Citation Micro:
Botanical Gazette. 3: 6. 1878
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000012855
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Trichocolea gracillima (also called 'Slender Moss' and 'Slender Star Moss', among many other common names) is a species of moss native to the Caribbean and Central America. It is a small, tufted moss with a bright green color and a slender leaf arrangement. It grows in moist, shady areas and is often found in tropical forests.
Uses & Benefits
Trichocolea gracillima has no known non-medical uses or benefits.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Trichocolea gracillima is a small, yellowish-green, star-shaped flower with six petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, yellowish-green, star-shaped seedlings with six petals.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Trichocolea gracillima is a small, tufted, evergreen perennial grass that is native to the Mediterranean region. It is best grown in full sun to partial shade in well-drained soil. Propagate by seed or division.
Where to Find Trichocolea gracillima
Trichocolea gracillima can be found in the western United States and Canada.
Trichocolea gracillima FAQ
What is the scientific name of Trichocolea gracillima?
Trichocolea gracillima
What is the common name of Trichocolea gracillima?
Gracillima Trichocolea
Where is Trichocolea gracillima native to?
New Zealand
Species in the Trichocoleaceae family
Eotrichocolea polycantha, Eotrichocolea polyacantha, Eotrichocolea furukii, Leiomitra flaccida, Leiomitra paraphyllina, Leiomitra tomentosa, Leiomitra lanata, Leiomitra mastigophoroides, Leiomitra smaragdina, Leiomitra hirticaulis, Leiomitra elegans, Leiomitra argentea, Leiomitra brevifissa, Leiomitra breviseta, Leiomitra capillata, Leiomitra elliottii, Leiomitra merrillana, Leiomitra patriciana, Leiomitra robusta, Leiomitra sprucei, Trichocolea japonica, Trichocolea tomentella, Trichocolea udarii, Trichocolea filicaulis, Trichocolea gracillima, Trichocolea hatcheri, Trichocolea iriomotensis, Trichocolea magna, Trichocolea mollissima, Trichocolea pauciseta, Trichocolea pluma, Trichocolea rigida, Trichocolea rudimentaris,
References
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 100398524: Based on data supplied by Bryonames