Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hookeriales
Genus:
Species:
himalayensis
ID:
1147706

Status:
valid

Authors:
Dixon & Herzog

Source:
tro

Year:
1939

Citation Micro:
Ann. Bryol. 12: 92. 12 a–e 1939

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001147044



Common Names

  • Daltonia Himalayensis
  • Daltonia Moss
  • Daltonia Mossy


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Description

Daltonia himalayensis (also called 'Himalayan Daltonia', among many other common names) is a species of moss found in the Northern Hemisphere. It is a small, green moss with a distinctive, dense tufts. It is found in moist, shady areas, often in woodlands, and is native to North America, Europe, and Asia.

Uses & Benefits

Daltonia himalayensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, cold, cough, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Daltonia himalayensis has white flowers with yellow centers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small, with long, narrow leaves and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Daltonia himalayensis can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a light, sandy soil. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plant prefers a moist, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade.

Where to Find Daltonia himalayensis

Daltonia himalayensis is native to the Himalayas and can be found in the temperate forests of the region.

Species in the Daltoniaceae family

Achrophyllum anomalum, Achrophyllum crassirete, Achrophyllum haesselianum, Achrophyllum javense, Achrophyllum magellanicum, Achrophyllum tenuinerve, Achrophyllum dentatum, Achrophyllum quadrifarium, Adelothecium bogotense, Beeveria distichophylloides, Benitotania elimbata, Bryobrothera crenulata, Bryobrothera tambuyukonensis, Calyptrochaeta subremotifolia, Calyptrochaeta marginata, Calyptrochaeta apiculata, Calyptrochaeta asplenioides, Calyptrochaeta enervis, Calyptrochaeta flexicollis, Calyptrochaeta grandiretis, Calyptrochaeta haitensis, Calyptrochaeta japonica, Calyptrochaeta leptoloma, Calyptrochaeta parviretis, Calyptrochaeta remotifolia, Calyptrochaeta rotundifolia, Calyptrochaeta cristata, Calyptrochaeta brownii, Calyptrochaeta setigera, Calyptrochaeta albescens, Calyptrochaeta deflexa, Calyptrochaeta nutans, Calyptrochaeta odontoloma, Calyptrochaeta isophylla, Calyptrochaeta microblasta, Calyptrochaeta ramosa, Calyptrochaeta boniana, Calyptrochaeta mollis, Calyptrochaeta otwayensis, Calyptrochaeta lucida, Calyptrochaeta perlimbata, Crosbya nervosa, Crosbya straminea, Daltonia apiculata, Daltonia aristifolia, Daltonia baldwinii, Daltonia baumgartneri, Daltonia bilimbata, Daltonia brevipedunculata, Daltonia forsythii,

References

Theodor Herzog (1880-1961): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Herzog' in the authors string.
Hugh Neville Dixon (1861-1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dixon' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35100741: Based on data supplied by Bryonames