Temnoma pulchellum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Jungermanniales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pulchellum
ID:
1211124
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Hook.) Mitt. ex Bastow
Source:
tro
Year:
1888
Citation Micro:
Pap. & Proc. Roy. Soc. Tasmania 1887: 226 1888
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001210462
Common Names
- Temnoma pulchellum
- Pulchellum Moss
- Pretty Moss
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Temnoma pulchellum (also called Temnoma pulchellum, among many other common names) is a small, bright green liverwort with a thalloid growth form. It is native to Europe, North America, and Asia, and is found in moist, shady habitats such as woodlands and forests.
Uses & Benefits
Temnoma pulchellum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in shady areas.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Temnoma pulchellum is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, ovoid seed with a smooth surface. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped seedling with a single pair of cotyledons.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Temnoma pulchellum can be propagated by division of the plant or by spores. It prefers moist, shady areas and can be grown in a variety of soils. It is best to keep the soil moist and well-drained. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade.
Where to Find Temnoma pulchellum
Temnoma pulchellum can be found in the tropical rainforests of South America, particularly in the Amazon region.
Temnoma pulchellum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Temnoma pulchellum?
Temnoma pulchellum
What type of plant is Temnoma pulchellum?
A liverwort
Where is Temnoma pulchellum found?
It is found in temperate and boreal regions of the Northern Hemisphere
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
William Jackson Hooker (1785-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.' in the authors string.
William Mitten (1819-1906): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mitt.' in the authors string.
Richard Austin Bastow (1839-1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bastow' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35212352: Based on data supplied by Bryonames