Status:
valid
Authors:
Fulford
Source:
tro
Year:
1967
Citation Micro:
Index Bryol.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001204894
Common Names
- Trabacellula tumidula
- Tumidula Trabacellula
- Trabacellula Tumi
Description
Trabacellula tumidula (also called Tumid moss, among many other common names) is a species of moss native to Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East. It is found in moist, shady habitats, such as in forests, on rocks, and in grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Trabacellula tumidula is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat fever, colds, and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Trabacellula tumidula has small, greenish-yellow flowers with a single anther. Its seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cultivation and propagation of Trabacellula tumidula is best done in moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated by division or by seed. Division should be done in the spring or early summer. Seeds should be sown in the spring in a moist, well-drained soil and kept moist until germination.
Where to Find Trabacellula tumidula
Trabacellula tumidula can be found in Europe, Asia, and North America.
Trabacellula tumidula FAQ
What is the scientific name of Trabacellula tumidula?
Trabacellula tumidula
What is the common name of Trabacellula tumidula?
Trabacellula tumidula
Where is Trabacellula tumidula found?
Trabacellula tumidula is found in Central America
Species in the Trabacellula genus
Species in the Cephaloziaceae family
Alobiella husnotii,
Alobiellopsis acroscyphus,
Alobiellopsis dominicensis,
Alobiellopsis parvifolius,
Alobiellopsis heteromorphus,
Alobiellopsis pillansii,
Cephalozia bicuspidata,
Cephalozia lacinulata,
Cephalozia macounii,
Cephalozia crossii,
Cephalozia hamatiloba,
Cephalozia ambigua,
Cephalozia darjeelingensis,
Cephalozia badia,
Cephalozia indica,
Cephalozia pandei,
Cephalozia kashyapii,
Cephalozia chilensis,
Cephalozia turgida,
Cephalozia austrigena,
Cephalozia schusteriana,
Cephalozia pachygyna,
Cephalozia mollusca,
Cephalozia neesiana,
Cephalozia nishimurae,
Cephalozia parvifolia,
Cephalozia physocaula,
Cephalozia acuminata,
Cephalozia acutiloba,
Cephalozia albula,
Cephalozia stolonacea,
Cephalozia tricuspidata,
Cephalozia trivialis,
Cephalozia tubulata,
Cephalozia veltenii,
Cephalozia conchata,
Cephalozia drucei,
Cephalozia fuegiensis,
Cephalozia kodaikanalensis,
Cephalozia lucens,
Cephalozia macgregorii,
Cephalozia maxima,
Fuscocephaloziopsis subintegra,
Fuscocephaloziopsis affinis,
Fuscocephaloziopsis africana,
Fuscocephaloziopsis albescens,
Fuscocephaloziopsis baldwinii,
Fuscocephaloziopsis catenulata,
Fuscocephaloziopsis connivens,
Fuscocephaloziopsis crassifolia,