Kingdom:
Phylum:
Dicranidae
Order:
Dicranales
Species:
austro-scoparium
ID:
1159505

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Müll. Hal. ex Broth.) Renauld

Source:
tro

Year:
1909

Citation Micro:
Essai Leucoloma 12 1909

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001158843



Common Names

  • Dicranoloma Austro-scoparium
  • Austro-scoparium Fringe-moss
  • Austro-scoparium Fringed Moss


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Description

Dicranoloma austro-scoparium (also called Dicranoloma austro-scoparium, 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 austro-scoparium 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.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Dicranoloma austro-scoparium is a small, yellowish-green, star-shaped flower. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, yellowish-green, and have a single, long, narrow leaf.

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Where to Find Dicranoloma austro-scoparium

Dicranoloma austro-scoparium 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

Karl Müller (1818-1899): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Müll.Hal.' in the authors string.
Viktor Ferdinand Brotherus (1849-1929): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Broth.' in the authors string.
Ferdinand François Gabriel Renauld (1837-1910): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Renauld' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35121464: Based on data supplied by Bryonames