Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Genus:
Species:
loricalycinum
ID:
1150315

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Müll. Hal.) Kindb.

Source:
tro

Year:
1891

Citation Micro:
Enum. Bryin. Exot., suppl. 2, 104 1891

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001149653



Common Names

  • Thuidium loricalycinum
  • Loricalycinum Thuidium
  • Loricalycinum Moss


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Description

Thuidium loricalycinum (also called Loricalycinum Thuidium, among many other common names) is a species of moss found in the Northern Hemisphere. It is a small, yellow-green moss with long, narrow leaves. It grows in moist, shady areas and is native to North America, Europe, and Asia.

Uses & Benefits

Thuidium loricalycinum is used as an ornamental plant, as a ground cover in gardens and landscaping, and for erosion control and soil stabilization.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Thuidium loricalycinum is small and inconspicuous, with a single yellow petal. The seed is a small, black, round capsule. The seedlings are small, with a single, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Thuidium loricalycinum can be propagated by division or by spores. It is best grown in moist, shady conditions in a well-drained soil. It can be grown in full sun, but it will require more frequent watering. It is hardy to USDA zones 4-9.

Where to Find Thuidium loricalycinum

Thuidium loricalycinum can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, including Mexico, Central America, and 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

Nils Conrad Kindberg (1832-1910): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kindb.' in the authors string.
Karl Müller (1818-1899): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Müll.Hal.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35105674: Based on data supplied by Bryonames