Kingdom:
Phylum:
Dicranidae
Order:
Dicranales
Genus:
Species:
spirophyllum
ID:
1534201

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mont.

Source:
rhakhis

Year:
1843

Citation Micro:
Annales des Sciences Naturelles; Botanique, sér. 2. 20: 295. 1843

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000017933



Common Names

  • Spirophyllum Moss
  • Dicranum Moss
  • Dicranum spirophyllum Moss


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Description

Dicranum spirophyllum (also called 'Spiral-Leaved Dicranum', among many other common names) is a small, mossy plant native to tropical Asia, Africa, and Australia. It has a bright green, tufted frond with a wavy margin, and is typically found in moist, shady areas, such as rainforest floors and tree trunks.

Uses & Benefits

Dicranum spirophyllum is used in horticulture as an ornamental plant and in landscaping. It is also used in erosion control and as a soil stabilizer.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Dicranum speirophyllum var. breviflagellare (Müll. Hal.) E.B. Bartram
Dicranum spirophyllum var. condensatum (Sull.) Wijk & Margad.
Dicranum spirophyllum var. elongatum (Sull.) Wijk & Margad.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Dicranum spirophyllum has small white flowers with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dicranum spirophyllum is a species of moss that can be propagated by division of the clumps or by spore sowing. It prefers moist, shady locations and can be grown in a variety of soils. It should be kept moist and fertilized regularly to promote healthy growth.

Where to Find Dicranum spirophyllum

Dicranum spirophyllum can be found in temperate regions of Europe, Asia, and North America.

Dicranum spirophyllum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dicranum spirophyllum?

Dicranum spirophyllum

What type of plant is Dicranum spirophyllum?

Moss

What is the growth rate of Dicranum spirophyllum?

Slow

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: 35124274: Based on data supplied by Bryonames