Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Jungermanniales
Species:
currugatum
ID:
1211210

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Steph.) R.M. Schust.

Source:
tro

Year:
1968

Citation Micro:
Nova Hedwigia 15: 440 1968

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001210548

Common Names

  • Makednothallus pisicolor
  • Trichotemnoma currugatum
  • Riccardia asperulata

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Description

Trichotemnoma currugatum (also called Star-moss, among many other common names) is a small, yellow-green, leafy liverwort with a star-shaped thallus. It is native to Europe, Asia, and North America, and is typically found in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Trichotemnoma currugatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Trichotemnoma currugatum has small, yellowish-green flowers with four petals. Its seeds are small and black and its seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Trichotemnoma currugatum can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers a moist, humus-rich soil in partial shade. It can be cultivated in a rock garden or in a container.

Where to Find Trichotemnoma currugatum

Trichotemnoma currugatum can be found in the Northern Hemisphere, in Europe, Asia, and North America.

Species in the Trichotemnoma genus

Species in the Trichotemnomataceae family

References

Rudolf Mathias Schuster (1921-2012): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.M.Schust.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35212443: Based on data supplied by Bryonames