Kingdom:
Phylum:
Dicranidae
Order:
Dicranales
Genus:
Species:
setifolium
ID:
1160507

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cardot

Source:
tro

Year:
1907

Citation Micro:
Bull. Herb. Boissier, sér. 2, 7: 714 1907

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001159845



Common Names

  • Setifolium Fork-moss
  • Setifolium Dicranum
  • Setifolium Moss


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Description

Dicranum setifolium (also called setose-leaved dicranum, among many other common names) is a species of moss found in the northern hemisphere. It is a small moss with a yellowish-green color and a setose-leaved stem. It is native to North America, Europe, and Asia, and grows in moist, shady areas such as forests and meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Dicranum setifolium is a great choice for a ground cover in shady areas, as it is low-growing and can tolerate some foot traffic. It is also used in erosion control and as a soil stabilizer.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Dicranum setifolium is a small, white or pale pink spikelet with a single, terminal floret. The seed is a small, dark-brown, oblong nutlet. The seedlings are small, dark-green and have a single, long, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dicranum setifolium can be propagated through division or by spore sowing. Cultivation of this species is best done in a moist, shady environment with a pH of 4.5-7.0.

Where to Find Dicranum setifolium

Dicranum setifolium is found in moist, shady areas in Europe, North America, 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

Jules Cardot (1860-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cardot' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35124245: Based on data supplied by Bryonames