Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Genus:
Species:
humilis
ID:
1170540

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lindb.

Source:
tro

Year:
1872

Citation Micro:
Contr. Fl. Crypt. As. 230 1872

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001169878



Common Names

  • Trachypus humilis
  • Humilis Trachypus
  • Trachypus


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Description

Trachypus humilis (also called Low Trachypus, among many other common names) is a species of moss in the family Trachypodaceae. It is found in the northern hemisphere, including North America, Europe, and Asia. It grows in moist, shady habitats, such as woodlands, swamps, and bogs.

Uses & Benefits

Trachypus humilis is a small, perennial herbaceous plant that is native to the Mediterranean region. It has a number of non-medical uses, including as an ornamental plant, a ground cover, and a soil stabilizer. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, such as digestive problems and skin conditions.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Trachypus humilis var. flagellifer (Broth.) H.A. Mill.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: yellow-green, small, in-rolled and curved. Seed: small, dark brown, ovoid. Seedlings: yellow-green, small, in-rolled and curved.

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Where to Find Trachypus humilis

Trachypus humilis can be found in the Mediterranean region, including parts of Spain, France, Italy, and Greece.

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

Sextus Otto Lindberg (1835-1889): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindb.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35141179: Based on data supplied by Bryonames