Kingdom:
Phylum:
Dicranidae
Order:
Scouleriales
Genus:
Species:
flexiseta
ID:
1150683

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Bruch) Limpr.

Source:
tro

Year:
1888

Citation Micro:
Laubm. Deutschl. 1: 595 1888

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001150021



Common Names

  • Timmiella flexiseta
  • Flexuous-seta Feather-moss
  • Flexuous-seta Feathermoss


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Description

Timmiella flexiseta (also called Flexiseta 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 flexiseta 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 flexiseta 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 flexiseta 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 flexiseta

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

References

Karl Gustav Limpricht (1834-1902): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Limpr.' in the authors string.
Philipp Bruch (1781-1847): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bruch' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35106176: Based on data supplied by Bryonames