Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Genus:
Species:
bifidum
ID:
1306727

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.E.R. Soares & P.E.A.S. Câmara

Source:
Flora do Brasil 2020 (JBRJ)

Year:
2015

Citation Micro:
The Bryologist 118(2):178-183 2015

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001319181



Common Names

  • Bifid Thuidium
  • Bifid Thuidium
  • Bifid Thuidium


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Description

Thuidium bifidum (also called Thuidium bifidum, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Brazil. It has an erect habit, with small, white flowers and linear, lanceolate leaves. It typically grows in moist soils in grasslands and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Thuidium bifidum is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens or as a houseplant. It can also be used as a ground cover or as an accent plant in flower beds and borders.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Thuidium bifidum has yellow flowers that are arranged in clusters of up to five. The seeds are small, dark brown and slightly flattened. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Thuidium bifidum is a small moss that grows up to 30 cm tall. It is native to Europe and Asia. It can be propagated from spores or seeds. Spores should be sown in a moist, well-draining soil and kept in a warm, humid environment until germination occurs. Seeds should be sown in a moist, well-draining soil and kept in a warm, humid environment until germination occurs.

Where to Find Thuidium bifidum

Thuidium bifidum is native to the tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, from Mexico to Argentina.

Thuidium bifidum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Thuidium bifidum?

Thuidium bifidum

What is the common name of Thuidium bifidum?

Bifidum Thuidium

What is the natural habitat of Thuidium bifidum?

It is found in moist forests in South America

Species in the Thuidium genus

Thuidium aculeoserratum, Thuidium allenii, Thuidium alvarezianum, Thuidium assimile, Thuidium brachypyxis, Thuidium brasiliense, Thuidium breviacuminatum, Thuidium carantae, Thuidium cardotii, Thuidium chacoanum, Thuidium cylindrella, Thuidium cymbifolium, Thuidium delicatulum, Thuidium diaphanum, Thuidium granulatum, Thuidium hygrophilum, Thuidium inconspicuum, Thuidium kanedae, Thuidium laeviusculum, Thuidium ligulifolium, Thuidium loricalycinum, Thuidium mattogrossense, Thuidium ochraceum, Thuidium oeningense, Thuidium paraguense, Thuidium perscissum, Thuidium peruvianum, Thuidium pinnatulum, Thuidium plumulosum, Thuidium poeppigii, Thuidium pristocalyx, Thuidium pseudodelicatulum, Thuidium pseudoprotensum, Thuidium pulvinatulum, Thuidium quadrifarium, Thuidium recognitum, Thuidium serricola, Thuidium subglaucinum, Thuidium subgranulatum, Thuidium submicropteris, Thuidium subtamariscinum, Thuidium tamariscinum, Thuidium tomentosum, Thuidium urceolatum, Thuidium yungarum, Thuidium patrum, Thuidium pseudoglaucinum, Thuidium ludoviciae, Thuidium thermophilum, Thuidium mentiens,

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

Fernando Cámara (1906-1985): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Câmara' in the authors string.
G.G. Soares: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Soares' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 100436267: Based on data supplied by Bryonames