Kingdom:
Phylum:
Dicranidae
Order:
Dicranales
Genus:
Species:
deflexicaulon
ID:
1159961

Status:
valid

Authors:
Müll. Hal.

Source:
tro

Year:
1874

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 38: 589 1874

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001159299



Common Names

  • Dicranum deflexicaulon
  • Flexible Stem Moss
  • Bending Stem Moss


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Description

Dicranum deflexicaulon (also called Deflexicaul Fork-moss, among many other common names) is a species of moss in the family Dicranaceae. It is a small, yellow-green moss with ovate leaves that are curved and pointed at the tip. It is native to Europe, North Africa, and Asia, and is found in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Dicranum deflexicaulon is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used for erosion control and to help retain moisture in the soil.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Dicranum deflexicaulon flowers are small and greenish-brown, with a single terminal spike. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cultivation and propagation of Dicranum deflexicaulon: This plant is best grown in moist, acidic soils in partial shade. It can be propagated by division or by spore sowing.

Where to Find Dicranum deflexicaulon

Dicranum deflexicaulon can be found in North America, Europe, and Asia.

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

Karl Müller (1818-1899): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Müll.Hal.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35122198: Based on data supplied by Bryonames