Dicranum sasaokae - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Dicranidae
Order:
Dicranales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sasaokae
ID:
1534184
Status:
valid
Authors:
Broth. ex Ihsiba
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
1932
Citation Micro:
Classification of Mosses of Japan: 74. 1932
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000017924
Common Names
- Sasaokae Moss
- Dicranum Moss
- Dicranum sasaokae Moss
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Dicranum sasaokae (also called Sasaoka's Dicranum, among many other common names) is a species of moss in the family Dicranaceae. It is native to Japan and is found in moist, shady habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Dicranum sasaokae is used in horticulture as an ornamental plant and in landscaping. It is also used in erosion control and as a soil stabilizer.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Dicranum sasaokae has a small flower with a yellow-green perianth and a yellow anther. Its seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single leaf.
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Dicranum sasaokae can be propagated by division or by spore. It prefers moist, shady conditions and can be grown in a variety of soils. It is best to water it regularly and fertilize it with a balanced fertilizer once a month.
Where to Find Dicranum sasaokae
Dicranum sasaokae can be found in temperate regions of Europe, Asia, and North America.
Dicranum sasaokae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dicranum sasaokae?
Dicranum sasaokae
What type of plant is Dicranum sasaokae?
Moss
Where is Dicranum sasaokae found?
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
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35124113: Based on data supplied by Bryonames