Status:
valid
Authors:
Hessl.
Source:
tro
Year:
1822
Citation Micro:
De Timmia 19. f. 3 1822
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001149991
Common Names
- Timmia bavarica
- Bavarian Timmia
- Bavarian Moss
Uses & Benefits
Timmia bavarica 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 bavarica 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Timmia bavarica 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 bavarica
Timmia bavarica can be found in alpine meadows in the Alps.
Species in the Timmiaceae family
References
Karl Hessler: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hessl.' in the authors string.