Kingdom:
Phylum:
Timmiidae
Order:
Timmiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
megapolitana
ID:
1150660

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hedw.

Source:
tro

Year:
1801

Citation Micro:
Sp. Musc. Frond. 176 1801

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001149998



Common Names

  • Timmia megapolitana
  • Giant Feather-moss
  • Giant Feathermoss


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Uses & Benefits

Timmia megapolitana is used in traditional medicine to treat fever and other ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Timmia megapolitana is a small yellow-green star-shaped flower with six petals. The seed of the plant is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are thin and slender with a yellow-green color.

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Where to Find Timmia megapolitana

Timmia megapolitana 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: 35106139: Based on data supplied by Bryonames