Kingdom:
Phylum:
Timmiidae
Order:
Timmiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sibirica
ID:
1150672

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-0001150010



Common Names

  • Timmia sibirica
  • Siberian Feather-moss
  • Siberian Feathermoss


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Uses & Benefits

Timmia sibirica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a ground cover in areas where it is difficult to grow other plants.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Timmia sibirica 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Timmia sibirica is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is tolerant of drought and poor soils. It can be propagated by division in spring or autumn. It can also be propagated from seed, which should be sown in spring in a cold frame. When large enough to handle, seedlings should be potted up into individual pots and grown on in the greenhouse for their first winter. Plant out in late spring or early summer.

Where to Find Timmia sibirica

Timmia sibirica can be found in alpine meadows in Siberia.

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: 35106161: Based on data supplied by Bryonames