Kingdom:
Phylum:
Dicranidae
Order:
Dicranales
Species:
confusum
ID:
1159542

Status:
valid

Authors:
Thér.

Source:
tro

Year:
1910

Citation Micro:
Diagn. Esp. Var. Nouv. Mouss. 8: 1 1910

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001158880



Common Names

  • Dicranoloma confusum
  • Confused Dicranoloma
  • Confused Moss


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Description

Dicranoloma confusum (also called confused 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 confusum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used as a groundcover in areas where it can spread and thrive.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Dicranoloma confusum 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 confusum

Dicranoloma confusum can be found in North America, Europe, and Asia.

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

Irénée Thériot (1859-1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Thér.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35121505: Based on data supplied by Bryonames