Kingdom:
Phylum:
Dicranidae
Order:
Dicranales
Genus:
Species:
septentrionale
ID:
1041021

Status:
valid

Authors:
Tubanova & Ignatova

Source:
tro

Year:
2010

Citation Micro:
Arctoa 19: 161 2010

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001040359



Common Names

  • Dicranum
  • Septentrionale
  • Septentrionale Dicranum


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Description

Dicranum septentrionale (also called northern dicranum, among many other common names) is a species of moss in the Dicranaceae family. It is native to North America and Europe. It grows in moist, shady areas, often in areas with high humidity and temperatures of 10–30 °C (50–86 °F).

Uses & Benefits

Dicranum septentrionale has been used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat inflammation, fever, and headaches. It is also used as a natural insect repellent and to reduce the risk of certain types of cancer.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Dicranum septentrionale flower is small and yellow-green in color. The seed is a small, black, oblong shape. The seedlings are small and have a single, long, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dicranum septentrionale is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Eastern Europe. It is best grown in full sun to part shade in moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by division in the spring or by seed. Seeds should be sown in the fall or early spring in a cold frame or greenhouse.

Where to Find Dicranum septentrionale

Dicranum septentrionale is native to 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

Elena Anatol'evna Ignatova (b.1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ignatova' in the authors string.
Dolgor Ya. Tubanova: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Tubanova' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 100367513: Based on data supplied by Bryonames