Kingdom:
Phylum:
Dicranidae
Order:
Dicranales
Genus:
Species:
stygium
ID:
1160551

Status:
valid

Authors:
Brid.

Source:
tro

Year:
1819

Citation Micro:
Muscol. Recent. Suppl. 4: 64 1819

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001159889



Common Names

  • Stygium Haircap Moss
  • Stygium Moss
  • Dicranum Stygium


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Description

Dicranum stygium (also called Stygium, among many other common names) is a species of moss in the family Dicranaceae. It is a small, yellow-green moss with a stem that is typically 5-15 mm long. It is native to North America, Europe, and Asia, and is found in wet, shady habitats, such as in forests and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Dicranum stygium is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in landscaping. It is also used in erosion control and as a soil stabilizer. It is a popular choice for rock gardens and can be used in areas with poor soil conditions.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Dicranum stygium is small and white with a short stem. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are thin and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dicranum stygium can be propagated by division or by spores. It prefers moist, shady conditions and is tolerant of a wide range of soil types. It should be planted in a well-drained soil and watered regularly. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade.

Where to Find Dicranum stygium

Dicranum stygium can be found in North America, Europe, and Asia. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as forests and meadows.

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

Samuel Elisée Bridel-Brideri (1762-1828): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Brid.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35124326: Based on data supplied by Bryonames