Kingdom:
Phylum:
Timmiidae
Order:
Timmiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
alataviensis
ID:
1150642

Status:
valid

Authors:
Müll. Hal.

Source:
tro

Year:
1898

Citation Micro:
Nuovo Giorn. Bot. Ital., n.s., 5: 163 1898

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001149980



Common Names

  • Timmia alataviensis
  • Alatavian Timmia
  • Alataviensis Timmia


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Uses & Benefits

Timmia alataviensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known to be a good source of food for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Timmia alataviensis is a small, yellow, star-shaped flower with six petals. The seed is a small, black, triangular-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, pointed leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Timmia alataviensis is a small, evergreen, mat-forming moss that is native to Europe, Asia, and North America. It prefers moist, shaded areas and can be propagated by division or by spore. It is best grown in moist, well-drained soils in part shade. It can tolerate full sun but will need more frequent watering in this situation.

Where to Find Timmia alataviensis

Timmia alataviensis can be found in alpine meadows in the Caucasus region.

References

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: 35106109: Based on data supplied by Bryonames