Kingdom:
Phylum:
Dicranidae
Order:
Dicranales
Species:
flexipes
ID:
1158700

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mitt.

Source:
tro

Year:
1859

Citation Micro:
Fl. Tasman. 2: 173. 172 f. 6 1859

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001158038



Common Names

  • Trematodon flexipes
  • Flexipes Fork-moss
  • Flexipes Trematodon Moss


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Description

Trematodon flexipes (also called Flexible-stemmed Moss, among many other common names) is a species of moss in the family Amblystegiaceae. It is a small, yellowish-green moss with thin, flexible stems and small leaves. It is native to North America, Europe, and Asia, and is found in moist, shady habitats such as woodlands and meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Trematodon flexipes is used as an ornamental plant and in landscaping. It is also used for erosion control and soil stabilization.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Trematodon flexipes is small and yellow, with four petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Trematodon flexipes is a species of moss that can be propagated by division or spore sowing. It prefers moist, shaded areas and is best grown in a soil-based compost. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade and should be kept moist but not wet. It is best to water it in the morning and avoid wetting the foliage. Fertilizer should be applied sparingly.

Where to Find Trematodon flexipes

Trematodon flexipes can be found in North America, Europe, and Asia.

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

William Mitten (1819-1906): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mitt.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35120271: Based on data supplied by Bryonames