Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Species:
tenerrima
ID:
1195122

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Müll. Hal.) Broth. ex Paris

Source:
tro

Year:
1949

Citation Micro:
Fieldiana, Bot. 25: 352 1949

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001194460



Common Names

  • Homalotheciella tenerrima
  • Tenerrima Homalotheciella
  • Tenerrima Moss


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Description

Homalotheciella tenerrima (also called Delicate moss, among many other common names) is a species of moss in the family Homalotheciaceae. It is a small, yellow-green moss with a creeping habit and a prostrate growth form. It is native to North America, where it grows in moist, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Homalotheciella tenerrima is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a ground cover in landscaping.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Homalotheciella tenerrima is a white or yellowish-white, 5-lobed corolla. The seed is a small, brown, globose nutlet. The seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Homalotheciella tenerrima can be propagated by division or by sowing spores. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every few months.

Where to Find Homalotheciella tenerrima

Homalotheciella tenerrima can be found in the Mediterranean region, including Spain, Italy, and Greece.

Species in the Brachytheciaceae family

Aerobryum speciosum, Aerobryum brevicuspis, Aerolindigia capillacea, Brachytheciastrum delicatulum, Brachytheciastrum collinum, Brachytheciastrum dieckei, Brachytheciastrum falcatulum, Brachytheciastrum kashmirense, Brachytheciastrum leibergii, Brachytheciastrum microcollinum, Brachytheciastrum paradoxum, Brachytheciastrum trachypodium, Brachytheciastrum velutinum, Brachytheciastrum fendleri, Brachytheciastrum olympicum, Brachytheciastrum leiopodium, Brachytheciastrum salicinum, Brachytheciastrum umbilicatum, Brachytheciella stolonifera, Brachythecium tortipilum, Brachythecium dahuricum, Brachythecium irinae, Brachythecium jacuticum, Brachythecium chakratense, Brachythecium garhwalense, Brachythecium acuminatum, Brachythecium afroglareosum, Brachythecium albicans, Brachythecium asperrimum, Brachythecium auriculatum, Brachythecium austroglareosum, Brachythecium austrosalebrosum, Brachythecium bellii, Brachythecium bodinieri, Brachythecium borgenii, Brachythecium brachycarpum, Brachythecium brachycladum, Brachythecium buchananii, Brachythecium calliergonoides, Brachythecium campestre, Brachythecium camptothecioides, Brachythecium campylothallum, Brachythecium caucasicum, Brachythecium cavifolium, Brachythecium chauvetii, Brachythecium chocayae, Brachythecium cirrosum, Brachythecium complanatum, Brachythecium comtifolium, Brachythecium conostomum,

References

Karl Müller (1818-1899): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Müll.Hal.' in the authors string.
Edwin Bunting Bartram (1878-1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.B.Bartram' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35182332: Based on data supplied by Bryonames