Kingdom:
Phylum:
Dicranidae
Order:
Dicranales
Genus:
Species:
howellii
ID:
1160138

Status:
valid

Authors:
Renauld & Cardot

Source:
tro

Year:
1888

Citation Micro:
Rev. Bryol. 15: 70 1888

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001159476



Common Names

  • Howell's Fork-moss
  • Howell's Dicranum Moss
  • Howell's Dicranum


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Description

Dicranum howellii (also called Howell's Dicranum, among many other common names) is a species of moss found in North America, Europe, and Asia. It is a small, tufted moss with a yellow-green to brownish-green color. The leaves are lanceolate and the stems are slender and erect. It typically grows in moist, shady habitats such as woodlands, forests, and meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Dicranum howellii is a species of moss that is used as a decorative element in floral arrangements and as a soil stabilizer in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Dicranum howellii is a small, yellowish-green spike, with the seed being a small, dark brown capsule. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cultivation and propagation of Dicranum howellii: This moss is best propagated by division or by spore. It can be grown in moist, shady areas in a variety of soils. It prefers acidic soils and can be grown in containers or in the garden.

Where to Find Dicranum howellii

Dicranum howellii is native to the temperate regions of North America.

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

Jules Cardot (1860-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cardot' in the authors string.
Ferdinand François Gabriel Renauld (1837-1910): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Renauld' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35123556: Based on data supplied by Bryonames