Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Species:
corticola
ID:
1170047

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Kindb.) De Sloover

Source:
tro

Year:
1983

Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. Belg. 53: 149 1983

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001169385



Common Names

  • Thamnobryum corticola
  • Corticola Thamnobryum
  • Corticola Moss


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Description

Thamnobryum corticola (also called Thamnobryum, among many other common names) is a species of moss found in the Northern Hemisphere. It has a yellow-green to dark green colour, and its leaves are ovate to lanceolate in shape. It is native to North America, Europe, and Asia, and is found in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Thamnobryum corticola is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for erosion control and as a ground cover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Thamnobryum corticola has small, yellowish-green flowers and small, yellowish-green seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single, upright stem with a tuft of leaves at the tip.

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Where to Find Thamnobryum corticola

Thamnobryum corticola is native to North America, Europe, and Asia, and can be found in moist soils and climates.

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References

Nils Conrad Kindberg (1832-1910): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kindb.' in the authors string.
Jean Louis J.A. De Sloover (b.1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'De Sloover' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35140545: Based on data supplied by Bryonames