Kingdom:
Phylum:
Dicranidae
Order:
Dicranales
Genus:
Species:
cuspidatum
ID:
1159067

Status:
valid

Authors:
Besch.

Source:
tro

Year:
1873

Citation Micro:
Ann. Sci. Nat., Bot., sér. 5, 18: 191 1873

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001158405



Common Names

  • Dicnemon cuspidatum
  • Cuspidatum Dicnemon
  • Cuspidatum Hair Moss


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Description

Dicnemon cuspidatum (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 cuspidatum 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 cuspidatum is small and white, with 6 petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped capsule. The seedlings are small, with thin, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dicnemon cuspidatum 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 cuspidatum

Dicnemon cuspidatum can be found in North America, Europe, and Asia.

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

Émile Bescherelle (1828-1903): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Besch.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35120809: Based on data supplied by Bryonames