Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Species:
sparsa
ID:
1150135

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hook. f. & Wilson) Broth.

Source:
tro

Year:
1925

Citation Micro:
Nat. Pflanzenfam. (ed. 2) 11: 323 1925

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001149473



Common Names

  • Thuidiopsis sparsa
  • Sparsa Thuidiopsis
  • Thamnium Moss


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Description

Thuidiopsis sparsa (also called Sparse Thuidium, among many other common names) is a species of moss native to North America, Europe, and Asia. It is a small, yellow-green moss that grows in dense tufts in moist, shady areas, such as woodlands and meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Thuidiopsis sparsa can be used as an ornamental plant in gardens and flower beds. It is also used as a soil stabilizer and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Thuidiopsis sparsa has small, white flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small, dark green and have a single, upright stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Thuidiopsis sparsa can be propagated by division or by spore. It prefers moist, shady conditions and can be grown in a variety of soils. It is best grown in a container with a well-draining soil mix. It can be propagated by division in spring or early summer. Spores can be collected in late summer and sown on a moist, sterile medium. The plants can be divided in the spring when they are actively growing.

Where to Find Thuidiopsis sparsa

Thuidiopsis sparsa is found in North America, Europe, and Asia.

Species in the Thuidiaceae family

Abietinella abietina, Boulaya mittenii, Bryonoguchia molkenboeri, Cyrto-hypnum cylindraceum, Cyrto-hypnum espinosae, Cyrto-hypnum intermedium, Cyrto-hypnum arzobispoae, Cyrto-hypnum frontinoae, Cyrto-hypnum unipinnatum, Echinophyllum sachalinense, Fauriella petelotii, Fauriella baolocensis, Fauriella robustiuscula, Fauriella tenerrima, Fauriella tenuis, Indothuidium kiasense, Inouethuidium robbinsii, Pelekium sharpii, Pelekium bifarium, Pelekium velatum, Pelekium bonianum, Pelekium campanulatum, Pelekium chenagonii, Pelekium ciliatum, Pelekium contortulum, Pelekium erosifolium, Pelekium fuscatum, Pelekium gratum, Pelekium intricatum, Pelekium investe, Pelekium involvens, Pelekium leptocladum, Pelekium minusculum, Pelekium minutulum, Pelekium muricatulum, Pelekium pygmaeum, Pelekium ramosissimum, Pelekium ramusculosum, Pelekium schistocalyx, Pelekium scabrosulum, Pelekium siphotheca, Pelekium subpinnatum, Pelekium synoicum, Pelekium varians, Pelekium versicolor, Pelekium watanabei, Pelekium microphyllum, Pelekium atlanticum, Pelekium pseudoinvolvens, Pelekium thomeanum,

References

Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.
William Wilson (1799-1871): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wilson' in the authors string.
Viktor Ferdinand Brotherus (1849-1929): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Broth.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35105379: Based on data supplied by Bryonames