Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Species:
dimorpha
ID:
1186841

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Dixon) Magill

Source:
tro

Year:
1980

Citation Micro:
J. Hattori Bot. Lab. 48: 67 1980

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001186179



Common Names

  • Trachyloma dimorpha
  • Trachyloma Moss
  • Dimorphic Trachyloma


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Description

Trachyloma dimorpha (also called as Dimorphic Trachyloma, among many other common names) is a species of moss found in tropical and subtropical regions. It is a small, yellowish-green moss with a short stem and small leaves. It is found in moist, shady areas, such as in forests, woodlands, and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Trachyloma dimorpha is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in landscaping. It is also used in the production of moss walls and green roofs.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Trachyloma dimorpha has small yellow flowers, which are followed by small, dark brown, egg-shaped seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single leaf that is lanceolate in shape.

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Where to Find Trachyloma dimorpha

Trachyloma dimorpha can be found in Europe and North America.

References

Robert Earle Magill (b.1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Magill' in the authors string.
Hugh Neville Dixon (1861-1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dixon' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35168092: Based on data supplied by Bryonames