Kingdom:
Phylum:
Timmiidae
Order:
Timmiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
austriaca
ID:
1150646

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hedw.

Source:
tro

Year:
1801

Citation Micro:
Sp. Musc. Frond. 176 1801

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001149984



Common Names

  • Timmia austriaca
  • Austrian Timmia
  • Austriaca Timmia


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Uses & Benefits

Timmia austriaca 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 austriaca 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 austriaca 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 austriaca

Timmia austriaca can be found in alpine meadows in the Alps.

References

Johann Hedwig (1730-1799): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hedw.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35106114: Based on data supplied by Bryonames