Kingdom:
Phylum:
Dicranidae
Order:
Dicranales
Species:
dekockii
ID:
1156480

Status:
valid

Authors:
M. Fleisch.

Source:
tro

Year:
1914

Citation Micro:
Nova Guinea 12(2): 111. 29 f. 1–12 1914

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001155818



Common Names

  • Brotherobryum dekockii
  • Dekockii Moss
  • Dekockii Brotherobryum


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Uses & Benefits

Breutelia schlumbergeri is used as an ornamental plant and can be used in landscaping for its attractive foliage. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Brotherobryum dekockii is white and bell-shaped. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are thin and fragile.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cultivation and propagation of Brotherobryum dekockii is best done by division of the clumps. The plant can also be propagated from spores, but it is a slow process. The spores should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. The seedlings should be kept in bright light and high humidity. Once the seedlings are established, they can be transplanted into the garden.

Where to Find Brotherobryum dekockii

Brotherobryum dekockii is native to the southeastern United States.

Species in the Dicranaceae family

Braunfelsia angustifolia, Braunfelsia dicranoides, Braunfelsia edentula, Braunfelsia enervis, Braunfelsia plicata, Braunfelsia aenea, Braunfelsia muscicola, Brotherobryum dekockii, Brotherobryum macgregorii, Brotherobryum undulatifolium, Brotherobryum sleumeri, Chorisodontium aciphyllum, Chorisodontium mittenii, Chorisodontium nigricans, Chorisodontium setaceum, Chorisodontium speciosum, Chorisodontium dicranellatum, Chorisodontium magellanicum, Chorisodontium spegazzinii, Chorisodontium luridum, Cryptodicranum armittii, Dicnemon calycinum, Dicnemon semicryptum, Dicnemon cuspidatum, Dicnemon pancheri, Dicnemon planifolium, Dicnemon spathoideum, Dicnemon dixonianum, Dicnemon seriatum, Dicnemon cochlearifolium, Dicnemon subpiliferum, Dicnemon robbinsii, Dicnemon novae-guineae, Dicnemon aneitense, Dicranoloma angustatum, Dicranoloma arfakianum, Dicranoloma assimile, Dicranoloma australe, Dicranoloma austro-scoparium, Dicranoloma billardierei, Dicranoloma blumii, Dicranoloma brachysteleum, Dicranoloma brasiliense, Dicranoloma braunii, Dicranoloma brevifolium, Dicranoloma brevisetum, Dicranoloma calycinum, Dicranoloma capillare, Dicranoloma capillifolioides, Dicranoloma confusum,

References

Max Fleischer (1861-1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.Fleisch.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35115635: Based on data supplied by Bryonames