Kingdom:
Phylum:
Dicranidae
Order:
Dicranales
Genus:
Species:
acutifolium
ID:
1159728

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Lindb. & Arnell) C.E.O. Jensen

Source:
tro

Year:
1937

Citation Micro:
Förteckn. Skand. Växt., Moss. (ed. 2) 18 1937

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001159066



Common Names

  • Dicranum acutifolium
  • Acutifolium Moss
  • Acutifolium Mosses


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Description

Dicranum acutifolium (also called White-tipped Fork-moss, among many other common names) is a species of moss found in the Northern Hemisphere. It is a small, tufted moss with erect, simple or branched stems and white-tipped leaves. It is native to North America, Europe, and Asia, and can be found in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Dicranum acutifolium is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in rock gardens. It is also used to stabilize slopes and to control erosion.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Dicranum acutifolium has small, yellowish-green flowers, with a seed capsule containing two to four seeds. The seedlings are small, with a single, narrow leaf and a short stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dicranum acutifolium can be propagated by division or by spore sowing. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It is best grown in an acidic soil and is tolerant of drought. It can be grown in full sun, but may require more frequent watering.

Where to Find Dicranum acutifolium

Dicranum acutifolium can be found in the mountains of Europe, from the Pyrenees to the Balkans.

Species in the Dicranum genus

Dicranum septentrionale, Dicranum bardunovii, Dicranum acanthoneurum, Dicranum acutifolium, Dicranum arcuatipes, Dicranum assamicum, Dicranum atratum, Dicranum bonjeanii, Dicranum borbonicum, Dicranum braunsiae, Dicranum brevifolium, Dicranum cheoi, Dicranum condensatum, Dicranum crispifolium, Dicranum decumbens, Dicranum deflexicaulon, Dicranum dilatinerve, Dicranum drummondii, Dicranum eggersii, Dicranum elongatum, Dicranum fragilifolium, Dicranum fragillimum, Dicranum frigidum, Dicranum fuscescens, Dicranum gonoi, Dicranum groenlandicum, Dicranum hamulosum, Dicranum himalayanum, Dicranum howellii, Dicranum japonicum, Dicranum jashii, Dicranum johnstonii, Dicranum kashmirense, Dicranum leiodontium, Dicranum leioneuron, Dicranum leucobryoides, Dicranum lophoneuron, Dicranum lorifolium, Dicranum majus, Dicranum muehlenbeckii, Dicranum nipponense, Dicranum obliquatum, Dicranum orthophylloides, Dicranum papillidens, Dicranum petrophylum, Dicranum polysetum, Dicranum pseudoleucoloma, Dicranum pseudorobustum, Dicranum rectifolium, Dicranum rhabdocarpum,

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

Sextus Otto Lindberg (1835-1889): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindb.' in the authors string.
Hampus Wilhelm Arnell (1848-1932): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Arnell' in the authors string.
Christian E.O. Jensen (1859-1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.E.O.Jensen' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35121837: Based on data supplied by Bryonames