Status:
valid
Authors:
(Mitt.) R.H. Zander
Source:
tro
Year:
1993
Citation Micro:
Bull. Buffalo Soc. Nat. Sci. 32: 277 1993
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001198806
Common Names
- Tisserantiella minutissima
- Tiny Tisserantiella
- Minutissima Tisserantiella
Description
Tisserantiella minutissima (also called Minute Tisserantiella, among many other common names) is a species of moss found in the Northern Hemisphere. It is a small, tufted moss with a yellow-green color and a slightly glossy surface. It is native to North America, Europe, and Asia, and is found in wet, shady habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Tisserantiella minutissima is used as an ornamental plant in terrariums and gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Tisserantiella minutissima has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small and dark brown in colour. The seedlings are small and have a single, green leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Tisserantiella minutissima can be propagated by spores or by division of the plant. Cultivation is best done in moist, shady areas with well-drained soil. The soil should be acidic and rich in organic matter. It should also be kept moist but not wet.
Where to Find Tisserantiella minutissima
Tisserantiella minutissima is found in Europe, North Africa, and parts of Asia. It is commonly found in moist, shady habitats such as woodland floors.
Tisserantiella minutissima FAQ
What is the scientific name of Tisserantiella minutissima?
Tisserantiella minutissima
What is the common name of Tisserantiella minutissima?
Tiny tisserantiella
What type of plant is Tisserantiella minutissima?
It is a type of moss
Species in the Tisserantiella genus
Species in the Rhachitheciaceae family
Hypnodontopsis mexicana,
Hypnodontopsis apiculatus,
Hypnodontopsis fossilis,
Hypnodontopsis confertus,
Hypnodontopsis spathulata,
Hypnodontopsis pilifera,
Hypnodontopsis casparyi,
Hypnodontopsis lingulata,
Jonesiobryum cerradense,
Jonesiobryum sphaerocarpum,
Jonesiobryum termitarum,
Jonesiobryum dumboi,
Rhachithecium nipponicum,
Rhachithecium papillosum,
Rhachithecium perpusillum,
Rhachithecium welwitschii,
Tisserantiella pulchella,
Tisserantiella minutissima,
Ulea palmicola,
Ulea yesensis,
Ulea paraguensis,
Zanderia octoblepharis,
Rhachitheciopsis tisserantii,