Kingdom:
Phylum:
Dicranidae
Order:
Dicranales
Genus:
Species:
calycinum
ID:
1159059

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hook.) Schwägr.

Source:
tro

Year:
1824

Citation Micro:
Sp. Musc. Frond., Suppl. 2 2: 126. pl. 124 1824

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001158397



Common Names

  • Dicnemon calycinum
  • Calycinum Dicnemon
  • Calycinum Hair Moss


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Description

Dicnemon calycinum (also called 'Coralberry', among many other common names) is a small shrub with bright green leaves and small white flowers. It is native to the southeastern United States, and is found in moist woodlands and along stream banks.

Uses & Benefits

Dicnemon calycinum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used for erosion control and landscaping.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Dicnemon calycinum is small and white, with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dicnemon calycinum can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soils.

Where to Find Dicnemon calycinum

Dicnemon calycinum can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.

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

William Jackson Hooker (1785-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.' in the authors string.
Christian Friedrich Schwaegrichen (1775-1853): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schwägr.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35120785: Based on data supplied by Bryonames