Status:
valid
Authors:
(Grout) H.A. Crum & L.E. Anderson
Source:
tro
Year:
1979
Citation Micro:
Fieldiana, Bot., n.s. 1: 7 1979
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001169416
Common Names
- Donrichardsia macroneuron
- Long-Neuron Donrichardsia Moss
- Long-Neuron Donrichardsia
Description
Donrichardsia macroneuron (also called Donrichardsia, among many other common names) is a species of moss found in the Northern Hemisphere. It has a yellow-green to dark green colour, and its leaves are ovate to lanceolate in shape. It is native to North America, Europe, and Asia, and is found in moist, shady habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Donrichardsia macroneuron is a species of moss that is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and terrariums. It is also used in the production of soil erosion control mats and as a ground cover.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Donrichardsia macroneuron has small, white, star-shaped flowers, and its seeds are tiny and black. The seedlings are thin and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Donrichardsia macroneuron is a moss that can be propagated by spore or division. It prefers moist, shady areas and is tolerant of a wide range of soil types. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade and is best grown in a moist, well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division in spring or by spore in autumn. It is best to keep the soil moist but not wet and to fertilize lightly.
Where to Find Donrichardsia macroneuron
Donrichardsia macroneuron is native to Europe and North America.
Species in the Donrichardsia genus
Species in the Brachytheciaceae family
Aerobryum speciosum,
Aerobryum brevicuspis,
Aerolindigia capillacea,
Brachytheciastrum delicatulum,
Brachytheciastrum collinum,
Brachytheciastrum dieckei,
Brachytheciastrum falcatulum,
Brachytheciastrum kashmirense,
Brachytheciastrum leibergii,
Brachytheciastrum microcollinum,
Brachytheciastrum paradoxum,
Brachytheciastrum trachypodium,
Brachytheciastrum velutinum,
Brachytheciastrum fendleri,
Brachytheciastrum olympicum,
Brachytheciastrum leiopodium,
Brachytheciastrum salicinum,
Brachytheciastrum umbilicatum,
Brachytheciella stolonifera,
Brachythecium tortipilum,
Brachythecium dahuricum,
Brachythecium irinae,
Brachythecium jacuticum,
Brachythecium chakratense,
Brachythecium garhwalense,
Brachythecium acuminatum,
Brachythecium afroglareosum,
Brachythecium albicans,
Brachythecium asperrimum,
Brachythecium auriculatum,
Brachythecium austroglareosum,
Brachythecium austrosalebrosum,
Brachythecium bellii,
Brachythecium bodinieri,
Brachythecium borgenii,
Brachythecium brachycarpum,
Brachythecium brachycladum,
Brachythecium buchananii,
Brachythecium calliergonoides,
Brachythecium campestre,
Brachythecium camptothecioides,
Brachythecium campylothallum,
Brachythecium caucasicum,
Brachythecium cavifolium,
Brachythecium chauvetii,
Brachythecium chocayae,
Brachythecium cirrosum,
Brachythecium complanatum,
Brachythecium comtifolium,
Brachythecium conostomum,