Kingdom:
Phylum:
Dicranidae
Order:
Scouleriales
Genus:
Species:
diminuta
ID:
1150682

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Müll. Hal.) P.C. Chen

Source:
tro

Year:
1941

Citation Micro:
Hedwigia 80: 176 1941

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001150020



Common Names

  • Timmiella diminuta
  • Dwarf Feather-moss
  • Dwarf Feathermoss


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Description

Timmiella diminuta (also called Diminuta Timmiella, among many other common names) is a small moss species with a creeping, branched stem. It is native to Europe and North America and is found in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Timmiella diminuta is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover in shady areas. It is also used as a soil stabilizer and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Timmiella diminuta has small, yellow flowers with four petals. Its seeds are small, black and glossy. The seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Timmiella diminuta 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 Timmiella diminuta

Timmiella diminuta can be found in South America, particularly in Argentina and Chile.

References

Karl Müller (1818-1899): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Müll.Hal.' in the authors string.
Pan Chieh Chen (b.1907): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.C.Chen' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35106175: Based on data supplied by Bryonames