Kingdom:
Phylum:
Dicranidae
Order:
Archidiales
Genus:
Species:
dinteri
ID:
1147421

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Irmsch.) Snider

Source:
tro

Year:
1975

Citation Micro:
J. Hattori Bot. Lab. 39: 126 1975

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001146759



Common Names

  • Archidium dinteri
  • Dinteri Moss
  • Dinteri Moss Plant


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Description

Archidium dinteri (also called Dinter's Archidium, among many other common names) is a species of moss in the family Archidiaceae. It is found in Europe, North America, and Asia, and is typically found in grasslands, woodlands, and other moist habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Archidium dinteri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It has a high tolerance for drought and can be used in xeriscaping. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Archidium dinteri has small, yellow-green flowers with 4-7 petals. Its seeds are small, black and shiny. The seedlings have an ovate-lanceolate leaf shape.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Archidium dinteri can be propagated by division of the clumps or by seed. Cultivation requires a moist, well-drained soil in a sunny position. It is hardy to -5°C.

Where to Find Archidium dinteri

Archidium dinteri is native to Europe and can be found in moist, shady areas.

Species in the Archidium genus

Species in the Archidiaceae family

References

Edgar Irmscher (1887-1968): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Irmsch.' in the authors string.
Jerry Allen Snider (b.1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Snider' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35100336: Based on data supplied by Bryonames