Kingdom:
Phylum:
Dicranidae
Order:
Dicranales
Species:
brasiliense
ID:
1159519

Status:
valid

Authors:
Herzog

Source:
tro

Year:
1924

Citation Micro:
Arq. Bot. Estado São Paulo 1(2): 53 1924

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001158857



Common Names

  • Dicranoloma Brasiliense
  • Brazilian Fringe-moss
  • Brazilian Fringed Moss


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Description

Dicranoloma brasiliense (also called Brazilian 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 brasiliense 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

Flower: Small, white, star-shaped flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. Seed: Small, black seeds with a hard outer shell. Seedlings: Small, green, oval-shaped leaves.

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Where to Find Dicranoloma brasiliense

Dicranoloma brasiliense 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

Theodor Herzog (1880-1961): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Herzog' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35121482: Based on data supplied by Bryonames