Kingdom:
Phylum:
Timmiidae
Order:
Timmiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
bavarica
ID:
1150653

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


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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.

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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.

References

Karl Hessler: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hessl.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35106127: Based on data supplied by Bryonames