Kingdom:
Phylum:
Dicranidae
Order:
Dicranales
Genus:
Species:
brevifolium
ID:
1159851

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Lindb.) Lindb.

Source:
tro

Year:
1879

Citation Micro:
Musci Scand. 24 1879

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001159189



Common Names

  • Short-leaved Dicranum
  • Short-leaved Fork-moss
  • Short-leaved Forkmoss


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Description

Dicranum brevifolium (also called Short-leaved Dicranum, among many other common names) is a species of moss in the family Dicranaceae. It is a small to medium-sized moss with a creeping habit, and is found in temperate and tropical regions of the world. It grows in shady, moist areas, such as in forests, on rocks, and on soil.

Uses & Benefits

Dicranum brevifolium has been used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and for its ability to attract beneficial insects.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Dicranum brevifolium has small, yellow-green flowers that are clustered in groups of three. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, green and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cultivation and propagation of Dicranum brevifolium: This species can be propagated by division or by spores. It prefers moist, shady, and acidic soils. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It should be watered regularly and fertilized with a balanced fertilizer once a month.

Where to Find Dicranum brevifolium

Dicranum brevifolium can be found in the Himalayas, China, and Japan.

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.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35122023: Based on data supplied by Bryonames