Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hookeriales
Species:
africanum
ID:
1165328

Status:
valid

Authors:
Demaret & P. de la Varde

Source:
tro

Year:
1955

Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. État Brux. 25: 354. 10 1955

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001164666



Common Names

  • African Distichophyllidium
  • African Moss
  • African Fork-moss


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Description

Distichophyllidium africanum (also called African Pincushion Moss, among many other common names) is a species of moss in the family Hypnaceae. It is found in Africa. It grows in moist, shady habitats, often on rocks, logs, and tree bases.

Uses & Benefits

Distichophyllidium africanum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in rock gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Distichophyllidium africanum is a small, white, star-shaped flower with six petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings of Distichophyllidium africanum are small, thin, and have a yellowish-green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Distichophyllidium africanum is a species of fern in the family Polypodiaceae. It is found in tropical and subtropical regions of South America, Central America, Mexico, and the Caribbean. Cultivation and propagation: Distichophyllidium africanum is best grown in moist, well-drained soils in partial shade. It can be propagated by spores or by division of the rhizomes.

Where to Find Distichophyllidium africanum

Distichophyllidium africanum is native to tropical Africa and Madagascar. It can be found in moist forests, woodlands, and grasslands.

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

Robert André Léopold Potier de la Varde (1878-1961): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.de la Varde' in the authors string.
Fernand Demaret (1911-2008): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Demaret' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35132457: Based on data supplied by Bryonames