Kingdom:
Phylum:
Andreaeopsida
Order:
Andreaeales
Genus:
Species:
dillenii
ID:
1533399

Status:
valid

Authors:
Trevis.

Source:
rhakhis

Year:
1876

Citation Micro:
Atti della Società Italiana di Scienze Naturali 19: 470. 1876

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000017489



Common Names

  • Dillen's Andreaea Moss
  • Dillen's Andreaea
  • Dillen's Moss


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Description

Andreaea dillenii (also called Dillen's moss, among many other common names) is a species of moss in the family Andreaeaceae. It is found in the Northern Hemisphere, including Europe, Asia, and North America. It grows in moist, shady places, such as wet rocks, soil, and tree bark.

Uses & Benefits

Andreaea dillenii is used in horticulture as an ornamental plant, and is also used as a soil stabilizer in areas with high winds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Andreaea dillenii is small and green, with a single petal. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Andreaea dillenii is a moss found in moist, shady places. It is propagated by spore sowing or division. The spores should be sown on a moist, sterile medium and kept in a shaded area. Division can be done by carefully separating the moss into small clumps and replanting them in moist, shady areas.

Where to Find Andreaea dillenii

Andreaea dillenii can be found in the northern hemisphere, including North America, Europe, and Asia.

Andreaea dillenii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Andreaea dillenii?

Andreaea dillenii

What type of plant is Andreaea dillenii?

Moss

Where is Andreaea dillenii found?

North America

Species in the Andreaea genus

Andreaea bistratosa, Andreaea urophylla, Andreaea acuminata, Andreaea acutifolia, Andreaea alpina, Andreaea amblyophylla, Andreaea angustifolia, Andreaea appendiculata, Andreaea arachnoidea, Andreaea aterrima, Andreaea australis, Andreaea barbuloides, Andreaea blyttii, Andreaea borbonica, Andreaea camerunensis, Andreaea clavata, Andreaea cucullata, Andreaea densifolia, Andreaea depressinervis, Andreaea dissitifolia, Andreaea erythrodictyon, Andreaea eximia, Andreaea firma, Andreaea flabellata, Andreaea flexuosa, Andreaea fragilis, Andreaea frigida, Andreaea gainii, Andreaea heinemannii, Andreaea huttonii, Andreaea indica, Andreaea javanica, Andreaea karsteniana, Andreaea kilimandscharica, Andreaea laticuspis, Andreaea laxifolia, Andreaea leiophylla, Andreaea lorentziana, Andreaea marginata, Andreaea microvaginata, Andreaea mildbraedii, Andreaea morrisonensis, Andreaea mutabilis, Andreaea nana, Andreaea naumannii, Andreaea nitida, Andreaea nivalis, Andreaea opaca, Andreaea pachyphylla, Andreaea parallela,

Species in the Andreaeaceae family

Andreaea bistratosa, Andreaea urophylla, Andreaea acuminata, Andreaea acutifolia, Andreaea alpina, Andreaea amblyophylla, Andreaea angustifolia, Andreaea appendiculata, Andreaea arachnoidea, Andreaea aterrima, Andreaea australis, Andreaea barbuloides, Andreaea blyttii, Andreaea borbonica, Andreaea camerunensis, Andreaea clavata, Andreaea cucullata, Andreaea densifolia, Andreaea depressinervis, Andreaea dissitifolia, Andreaea erythrodictyon, Andreaea eximia, Andreaea firma, Andreaea flabellata, Andreaea flexuosa, Andreaea fragilis, Andreaea frigida, Andreaea gainii, Andreaea heinemannii, Andreaea huttonii, Andreaea indica, Andreaea javanica, Andreaea karsteniana, Andreaea kilimandscharica, Andreaea laticuspis, Andreaea laxifolia, Andreaea leiophylla, Andreaea lorentziana, Andreaea marginata, Andreaea microvaginata, Andreaea mildbraedii, Andreaea morrisonensis, Andreaea mutabilis, Andreaea nana, Andreaea naumannii, Andreaea nitida, Andreaea nivalis, Andreaea opaca, Andreaea pachyphylla, Andreaea parallela,

References

The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 100470838: Based on data supplied by Bryonames