Kingdom:
Phylum:
Dicranidae
Order:
Dicranales
Genus:
Species:
novaustrinum
ID:
1187592

Status:
valid

Authors:
Margad.

Source:
tro

Year:
1972

Citation Micro:
Lindbergia 1: 127 1972

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001186930



Common Names

  • Novaustrinum Dicranum
  • Novaustrinum Dicranum Moss
  • Novaustrinum Moss


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Description

Dicranum novaustrinum (also called New South Wales Dicranum, among many other common names) is a species of moss found in the Northern Hemisphere. It is a small, tufted moss with yellow-green to olive-green leaves that are curved and taper to a point. It is native to North America, Europe, and Asia, and is found in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Dicranum novaustrinum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used as a ground cover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Dicranum novaustrinum is small and yellow-green in color. The seed is a small, black, triangular-shaped capsule. The seedlings are small and delicate with bright green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dicranum novaustrinum is a small, tufted moss that is found in tropical and subtropical regions. It is easy to propagate and cultivate, and can be grown in a variety of soils and substrates. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and can tolerate a wide range of light levels. It can be propagated from spores or cuttings, and can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Dicranum novaustrinum

Dicranum novaustrinum is found in the Northern Hemisphere, including 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

Wim D. Margadant (1916-1997): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Margad.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35169480: Based on data supplied by Bryonames