Temnoma pilosum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Jungermanniales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pilosum
ID:
1202411
Status:
valid
Authors:
(A. Evans) R.M. Schust.
Source:
tro
Year:
1960
Citation Micro:
Bryologist 62: 240 1960
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001201749
Common Names
- Temnoma pilosum
- Pilosum Temnoma
- Temnoma Moss
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Temnoma pilosum (also called Pilosum Temnoma, among many other common names) is a species of liverwort in the Temnomaceae family. It is a small, cushion-forming plant with a thallus up to 1 cm tall. It is native to Europe, and is found in moist, shady habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Temnoma pilosum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in landscaping
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Temnoma pilosum is a small, yellowish-green spikelet. The seed is a small, dark brown, oblong-shaped achene. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Temnoma pilosum is a small, terrestrial liverwort that grows in moist, shady areas. It can be propagated by spore dispersal or by dividing the plant. Cultivation is best done in a moist, shady environment with a pH of 5.5-6.5.
Where to Find Temnoma pilosum
Temnoma pilosum can be found in Japan and Korea.
Temnoma pilosum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Temnoma pilosum?
Temnoma pilosum
What type of plant is Temnoma pilosum?
Liverwort
Where is Temnoma pilosum found?
Europe, North Africa, and Asia
Species in the Temnoma genus
Species in the Pseudolepicoleaceae family
Archeophylla schusteri, Archeophylla paradoxa, Archeophylla pungens, Castanoclobos julaceus, Chaetocolea palmata, Herzogiaria teres, Isophyllaria attenuata, Isophyllaria fuegiana, Pseudolepicolea fryei, Pseudolepicolea quadrilaciniata, Pseudolepicolea grolleana, Pseudolepicolea kuehnemannii, Pseudolepicolea andoi, Pseudolepicolea trollii, Pseudolepicolea temnomoides, Temnoma pilosum, Temnoma quadripartitum, Temnoma setigerum, Temnoma chaetophylla, Temnoma pulchellum, Temnoma townrowiorum, Temnoma angustifolium, Temnoma palmatum, Temnoma patagonicum, Temnoma paucisetigerum, Temnoma quadrifidum,
References
Rudolf Mathias Schuster (1921-2012): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.M.Schust.' in the authors string.
Alexander William Evans (1868-1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Evans' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35200642: Based on data supplied by Bryonames