Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Species:
sparsa
ID:
1199528

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Mitt.) M. Menzel

Source:
tro

Year:
1994

Citation Micro:
J. Hattori Bot. Lab. 75: 78 1994

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001198866



Common Names

  • Trachycladiella sparsa
  • Sparsa Trachycladiella Moss
  • Sparsa Trachycladiella


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Description

Trachycladiella sparsa (also called Trachycladiella sparsa, among many other common names) is a species of moss in the Trachycladiellaceae family. It is found in North America, Europe, and Asia, and grows in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Trachycladiella sparsa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used to provide shade and to reduce noise pollution.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Trachycladiella sparsa has small, white flowers with six petals and a single pistil. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Trachycladiella sparsa can be propagated by spores or vegetatively. Spores should be sown in a moist, sterile medium and kept in a warm, humid environment. Vegetative propagation can be done by dividing the thalli or by taking stem cuttings. The cuttings should be placed in a moist, sterile medium and kept in a warm, humid environment.

Where to Find Trachycladiella sparsa

Trachycladiella sparsa can be found in the western part of the United States.

Trachycladiella sparsa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Trachycladiella sparsa?

Trachycladiella sparsa

What is the family of Trachycladiella sparsa?

Trachycladiellaceae

What is the habitat of Trachycladiella sparsa?

Tropical rainforest

Species in the Trachycladiella genus

Species in the Meteoriaceae family

Duthiella flaccida, Duthiella formosana, Duthiella speciosissima, Duthiella wallichii, Duthiella declinata, Aerobryidium aureonitens, Aerobryidium crispifolium, Aerobryidium filamentosum, Aerobryidium laosiense, Aerobryidium levieri, Aerobryidium indicum, Aerobryopsis capensis, Aerobryopsis cochlearifolia, Aerobryopsis deflexa, Aerobryopsis leptosigmata, Aerobryopsis membranacea, Aerobryopsis parisii, Aerobryopsis pulchricoma, Aerobryopsis striatula, Aerobryopsis subdivergens, Aerobryopsis subleptostigmata, Aerobryopsis vitiana, Aerobryopsis cirrifolia, Aerobryopsis fuscescens, Aerobryopsis aristifolia, Aerobryopsis yunnanensis, Aerobryopsis longissima, Aerobryopsis bauerae, Aerobryopsis eravikulamensis, Barbella angustifolia, Barbella turgida, Barbella capillaris, Barbella compressiramea, Barbella futunensis, Barbella horridula, Barbella kurzii, Barbella perpinnata, Barbella rufifolia, Barbella tenax, Barbella biformis, Barbella chrysonema, Barbella eusebii, Barbella minuta, Barbella linearifolia, Barbellopsis macroblasta, Barbellopsis trichophora, Barbellopsis conferva, Chrysocladium retrorsum, Cryptopapillaria feae, Cryptopapillaria chrysoclada,

References

William Mitten (1819-1906): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mitt.' in the authors string.
Mario Menzel (b.1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.Menzel' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35188894: Based on data supplied by Bryonames