Kingdom:
Phylum:
Dicranidae
Order:
Dicranales
Species:
australe
ID:
1159503

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Besch. ex Müll. Hal.) Paris

Source:
tro

Year:
1904

Citation Micro:
Index Bryol. (ed. 2) 2: 24: 1904

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001158841



Common Names

  • Dicranoloma Australe
  • Southern Fringe-moss
  • Southern Fringed Moss


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Description

Dicranoloma australe (also called Dicranoloma australe, among many other common names) is a species of moss found in the Northern Hemisphere. It has a yellowish-green color and is typically found in moist, shady areas. It is native to North America, Europe, and Asia, and is found in forests, meadows, and other moist habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Dicranoloma australe is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases, wounds, and stomach problems.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Dicranoloma australe var. condensatum Broth.
Dicranoloma australe var. schwabei Herzog & Thér.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Dicranoloma australe is a small, yellowish-green spike. The seed is small and black, with a rough surface. The seedlings are small, with broad leaves.

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Where to Find Dicranoloma australe

Dicranoloma australe can be found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.

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

Jean Édouard Gabriel Narcisse Paris (1827-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Paris' in the authors string.
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: 35121459: Based on data supplied by Bryonames