Thamnobryum cataractarum - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cataractarum
ID:
1197969
Status:
valid
Authors:
N.G. Hodgetts & Blockeel
Source:
tro
Year:
1992
Citation Micro:
J. Bryol. 17: 252. f. 1 1992
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001197307
Common Names
- Thamnobryum cataractarum
- Cataract Thamnobryum
- Waterfall Thamnobryum
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Thamnobryum cataractarum (also called Waterfall Thamnobryum, among many other common names) is a species of moss found in temperate regions of Europe and North America. It is a small-sized moss, growing up to 4 cm in height and has a yellow-green color. It is found in wet habitats, such as bogs, swamps, and wet meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Thamnobryum cataractarum is a species of moss that is often used in gardens and landscaping projects. It is a low-growing plant that is drought-tolerant and can be used as a ground cover or to fill in gaps in gardens. It is also used in floral arrangements and as a decorative element in terrariums.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Thamnobryum cataractarum has small, yellowish-green flowers that are arranged in clusters. The seeds are small, dark brown and have a glossy surface. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Thamnobryum cataractarum is a moss that is propagated by spores. It is best cultivated in moist, shady areas with acidic soil. It can also be propagated by division of the clumps.
Where to Find Thamnobryum cataractarum
Thamnobryum cataractarum can be found in the wetland regions of South America.
Species in the Thamnobryum genus
Thamnobryum alopecurum, Thamnobryum microalopecurum, Thamnobryum corticola, Thamnobryum arbusculosum, Thamnobryum parvulum, Thamnobryum schmidii, Thamnobryum speciosum, Thamnobryum assimile, Thamnobryum fernandesii, Thamnobryum neckeroides, Thamnobryum angustifolium, Thamnobryum coreanum, Thamnobryum incurvum, Thamnobryum planifrons, Thamnobryum tumidum, Thamnobryum subserratum, Thamnobryum aneitense, Thamnobryum plicatulum, Thamnobryum sublatifolium, Thamnobryum subseriatum, Thamnobryum capense, Thamnobryum marginatum, Thamnobryum cataractarum, Thamnobryum fasciculatum, Thamnobryum ceylonense, Thamnobryum malgachum, Thamnobryum pendulirameum, Thamnobryum liesneri, Thamnobryum rudolphianum,
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References
T.L. Blockeel: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Blockeel' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35186773: Based on data supplied by Bryonames