Kingdom:
Phylum:
Dicranidae
Order:
Dicranales
Genus:
Species:
muehlenbeckii
ID:
1160281

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bruch & Schimp.

Source:
tro

Year:
1847

Citation Micro:
Bryol. Eur. 1: 142. 78 (fasc. 37–40 Mon. 38. 30) 1847

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001159619



Common Names

  • Muehlenbeck's Fork-moss
  • Muehlenbeck's Shield-moss
  • Muehlenbeck's Feather-moss


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Description

Dicranum muehlenbeckii (also called Muehlenbeck's Fork-moss, among many other common names) is a species of moss found in the Northern Hemisphere, in Asia, Europe, and North America. It is a small, tufted moss with yellowish-green shoots, and its leaves are lanceolate with a pointed tip. It is typically found in moist, shady habitats, such as forests, woodlands, and meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Dicranum muehlenbeckii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Dicranum muehlenbeckii is a small, greenish-brown spikelet with a single floret. The seed is a small, dark brown, oblong nutlet. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single, spatulate leaf.

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Where to Find Dicranum muehlenbeckii

Dicranum muehlenbeckii is native to 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

Wilhelm Philippe Schimper (1808-1880): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schimp.' in the authors string.
Philipp Bruch (1781-1847): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bruch' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35123790: Based on data supplied by Bryonames