Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Genus:
Species:
laeviusculum
ID:
1150293

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Mitt.) A. Jaeger

Source:
tro

Year:
1878

Citation Micro:
Ber. Thätigk. St. Gallischen Naturwiss. Ges. 1876–77: 258 (Gen. Sp. Musc. 2: 324) 1878

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001149631



Common Names

  • Laeviusculum Thuidium
  • Laeviusculum Moss
  • Laeviusculum Mosses


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Description

Thuidium laeviusculum (also called Smooth Thuidium, among many other common names) is a species of moss found in North America, Europe, and Asia. It is a small, light green moss with long, slender leaves that curl at the tips. It typically grows in moist, shady areas, such as woodlands, forests, and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Thuidium laeviusculum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and terrariums. It is also used as a ground cover in shady areas, as it is able to tolerate low light levels. It is also used to create a naturalistic look in aquariums.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Thuidium laeviusculum has small, yellow-green flowers with a single pistil and six stamens. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small, with a single leaf that is light green and oval-shaped.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Thuidium laeviusculum is a small, delicate moss that is best grown in moist, shady areas. It prefers acidic soils and can be propagated by division or by spore sowing. It is a slow-growing species and can take several years to reach maturity.

Where to Find Thuidium laeviusculum

Thuidium laeviusculum can be found in North America, from Canada to Mexico, and in parts of Europe.

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

William Mitten (1819-1906): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mitt.' in the authors string.
August Jaeger (1842-1877): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Jaeger' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35105645: Based on data supplied by Bryonames