Kingdom:
Phylum:
Dicranidae
Order:
Dicranales
Species:
brevisetum
ID:
1159528

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Dozy & Molk.) Paris

Source:
tro

Year:
1904

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001158866



Common Names

  • Dicranoloma brevisetum
  • Short-set Dicranoloma
  • Short-set Moss


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Description

Dicranoloma brevisetum (also called short-set 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 brevisetum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It can also be used to create a natural border or hedge around a property.

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 brevisetum

Dicranoloma brevisetum 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

Julian(us) Hendrik Molkenboer (1816-1854): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Molk.' in the authors string.
Jean Édouard Gabriel Narcisse Paris (1827-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Paris' in the authors string.
Frans Dozy (1807-1856): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dozy' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35121491: Based on data supplied by Bryonames