Kingdom:
Phylum:
Dicranidae
Order:
Dicranales
Species:
amoenus
ID:
1196001

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Müll. Hal.) I.G. Stone & G.A.M. Scott

Source:
tro

Year:
1976

Citation Micro:
Mosses S. Australia 454 1976

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001195339



Common Names

  • Trematodon amoenus
  • Amoenus Trematodon
  • Amoenus Moss


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Description

Trematodon amoenus (also called 'Trematodon amoenus var. amoenus', among many other common names) is a species of moss native to Central and South America. It is a small, cushion-forming moss with a yellow-green color and a prostrate growth form. It is found in moist, shady habitats, such as in the understory of forests.

Uses & Benefits

Trematodon amoenus is used as an ornamental plant, as well as for erosion control and soil stabilization.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Trematodon amoenus is a small, white, bell-shaped flower. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have two small, pointed leaves.

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Where to Find Trematodon amoenus

Trematodon amoenus can be found in the Hebrides Islands of Scotland.

Species in the Trematodon genus

Trematodon ambiguus, Trematodon angolensis, Trematodon asanoi, Trematodon assamensis, Trematodon aureus, Trematodon bolivianus, Trematodon borbonicus, Trematodon brevicalyx, Trematodon brevicollis, Trematodon brevifolius, Trematodon brevirostris, Trematodon brevisetus, Trematodon capillifolius, Trematodon conformis, Trematodon congolensis, Trematodon crispifolius, Trematodon curvicollis, Trematodon decaryi, Trematodon dentatus, Trematodon divaricatus, Trematodon felipponei, Trematodon fendleri, Trematodon flexipes, Trematodon gymnostomus, Trematodon heterophyllus, Trematodon hildebrandtii, Trematodon hookeri, Trematodon intermixtus, Trematodon kurzii, Trematodon lacunosus, Trematodon latinervis, Trematodon lato-obtusus, Trematodon le-testui, Trematodon longicollis, Trematodon lozanoi, Trematodon ludovicae, Trematodon mackayi, Trematodon mayebarae, Trematodon mayottensis, Trematodon megapophysatus, Trematodon microthecius, Trematodon minutulus, Trematodon mirabilis, Trematodon nitidulus, Trematodon novae-hannoverae, Trematodon nudus, Trematodon palettifolius, Trematodon paradoxus, Trematodon pascuanus, Trematodon pauperifolius,

Species in the Bruchiaceae family

Bruchia queenslandica, Bruchia aurea, Bruchia bolanderi, Bruchia brevifolia, Bruchia brevipes, Bruchia carolinae, Bruchia drummondii, Bruchia eckloniana, Bruchia flexuosa, Bruchia fusca, Bruchia hallii, Bruchia hampeana, Bruchia microspora, Bruchia ravenelii, Bruchia texana, Bruchia uruguensis, Bruchia vogesiaca, Bruchia sinensis, Bruchia paricutinensis, Bruchia carinata, Eobruchia ecuatoriana, Eobruchia bruchioides, Pringleella pleuridioides, Pringleella sinensis, Pringleella subulata, Trematodon ambiguus, Trematodon angolensis, Trematodon asanoi, Trematodon assamensis, Trematodon aureus, Trematodon bolivianus, Trematodon borbonicus, Trematodon brevicalyx, Trematodon brevicollis, Trematodon brevifolius, Trematodon brevirostris, Trematodon brevisetus, Trematodon capillifolius, Trematodon conformis, Trematodon congolensis, Trematodon crispifolius, Trematodon curvicollis, Trematodon decaryi, Trematodon dentatus, Trematodon divaricatus, Trematodon felipponei, Trematodon fendleri, Trematodon flexipes, Trematodon gymnostomus, Trematodon heterophyllus,

References

Karl Müller (1818-1899): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Müll.Hal.' in the authors string.
Ilma Grace Stone (1913-2001): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'I.G.Stone' in the authors string.
George Anderson Macdonald Scott (1933-1998): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.A.M.Scott' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35183615: Based on data supplied by Bryonames