Kingdom:
Phylum:
Timmiidae
Order:
Timmiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
comata
ID:
1150655

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lindb. & Arnell

Source:
tro

Year:
1890

Citation Micro:
Kongl. Svenska Vetensk. Acad. Handl., n.s. 23(10): 24 1890

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001149993



Common Names

  • Timmia comata
  • Hairy Timmia
  • Hairy Moss


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Uses & Benefits

Timmia comata 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 comata 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 comata 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 comata

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

References

Sextus Otto Lindberg (1835-1889): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindb.' in the authors string.
Hampus Wilhelm Arnell (1848-1932): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Arnell' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35106131: Based on data supplied by Bryonames