Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Genus:
Species:
thermophilum
ID:
1214967

Status:
valid

Authors:
Czernjad.

Source:
tro

Year:
2006

Citation Micro:
Arctoa 15: 195 2006

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001214305



Common Names

  • Thuidium thermophilum
  • Thermophilic Thuidium
  • Thermophilic Moss


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Description

Thuidium thermophilum (also called Thermophilum Thuidium, among many other common names) is a small, yellowish-green moss with a thin, glossy texture. It is native to the Caribbean and is found in moist, shady areas such as tropical forests and rainforests.

Uses & Benefits

Thuidium thermophilum is used as an ornamental plant and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Thuidium thermophilum are small and yellowish-green. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Thuidium thermophilum is a perennial herb that can be propagated by division or cuttings. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant but prefers regular watering. Pruning is not necessary but can be done to maintain a desired shape.

Where to Find Thuidium thermophilum

Thuidium thermophilum can be found in Europe, North Africa, and parts of Asia.

Thuidium thermophilum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Thuidium thermophilum?

Thuidium thermophilum

What type of plant is Thuidium thermophilum?

Moss

Where is Thuidium thermophilum found?

North America, Europe, and Asia

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,