Kingdom:
Phylum:
Dicranidae
Order:
Dicranales
Species:
blumii
ID:
1159513

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Nees) Broth. ex Renauld

Source:
tro

Year:
1904

Citation Micro:
Index Bryol. (ed. 2) 2: 25 1904

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001158851



Common Names

  • Dicranoloma Blumii
  • Blum's Fringe-moss
  • Blum's Fringed Moss


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Description

Dicranoloma blumii (also called Blum's dicranoloma, among many other common names) is a species of moss belonging to the family Dicranaceae. It is a small, tufted moss with yellow-green stems and leaves that are curved and twisted. It is native to Europe, Asia, and North America, and can be found in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Dicranoloma blumii 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 blumii is a small, white or yellowish-green, bell-shaped flower. The seed is a small, dark brown, oblong seed. The seedlings are small, dark green and have a long, thin stem.

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Where to Find Dicranoloma blumii

Dicranoloma blumii 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

Christian Gottfried Daniel Nees von Esenbeck (1776-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nees' in the authors string.
Jean Édouard Gabriel Narcisse Paris (1827-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Paris' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35121475: Based on data supplied by Bryonames