Ecology: Montane forest; on rocks. Elevation: 2750 m (Bolivia: 2750 m). Distribution: West Indies (Cuba), Central America, tropical Andes (rare); temperate regions of North America and Europe, Africa, Asia etc.
Determinations tentative. Thuidium tamariscinum is distinguished by the smooth, non-papillose branch leaf apical cell.
Determinaciones provisional. Thuidium tamariscinum se distingue por las células apicales de las hojas de las ramas lisas, no-papilosas.