Kingdom:
Phylum:
Dicranidae
Order:
Dicranales
Species:
falcatum
ID:
1200134

Status:
valid

Authors:
(R. Br. bis) Fife

Source:
tro

Year:
1995

Citation Micro:
Bryologist 98: 316 1995

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001199472



Common Names

  • Trichodontium Falcatum
  • Falcate Trichodontium
  • Falcatum Trichodontium


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Description

Trichodontium falcatum (also called Falcate Trichodontium, among many other common names) is a small, leafy liverwort found in the Northern Hemisphere. It is a light green, cushion-forming plant with falcate leaves and is found in moist, shady habitats such as forests, woodlands, and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Trichodontium falcatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in shady areas.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Trichodontium falcatum has a small flower with 6 tepals, each of which is about 1.5 mm long. The seeds are small, about 0.5 mm long, and are dispersed by wind. The seedlings have a single leaf, which is about 1 cm long and 0.5 cm wide.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Trichodontium falcatum is a small, tuft-forming moss that is native to New Zealand. It is easy to cultivate and propagate, as it prefers moist, shady conditions and can be propagated by division or spore sowing. It is best grown in moist, well-drained soil in a partially shaded area.

Where to Find Trichodontium falcatum

Trichodontium falcatum can be found in the eastern United States, from New York to Florida.

Trichodontium falcatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Trichodontium falcatum?

Trichodontium falcatum

What is the common name of Trichodontium falcatum?

Falcate Trichodontium

What type of plant is Trichodontium falcatum?

Leafy liverwort

Species in the Trichodontium genus

Species in the Dicranellaceae family

Bryotestua brevicuspis, Bryotestua longicuspis, Campylopodium lineare, Campylopodium phascoides, Campylopodium euchlorum, Campylopodium capillaceum, Dicranella elegans, Dicranella fontana, Dicranella acroclada, Dicranella affinis, Dicranella alpina, Dicranella amplexans, Dicranella angustifolia, Dicranella apolensis, Dicranella apophysatula, Dicranella argentinica, Dicranella ascensionica, Dicranella aulacocarpa, Dicranella austro-sinensis, Dicranella baileyana, Dicranella barbensis, Dicranella barnesii, Dicranella bicolor, Dicranella boliviana, Dicranella borbonica, Dicranella brachyangia, Dicranella brachyblepharis, Dicranella breviseta, Dicranella caldensis, Dicranella callosa, Dicranella cameruniae, Dicranella campylophylla, Dicranella cerviculata, Dicranella circinata, Dicranella coarctata, Dicranella consimilis, Dicranella cratericola, Dicranella crinalis, Dicranella crispa, Dicranella densifolia, Dicranella dietrichiae, Dicranella dilatatinervis, Dicranella ditissima, Dicranella ditrichoides, Dicranella divaricata, Dicranella divaricatula, Dicranella dussii, Dicranella elata, Dicranella erectotheca, Dicranella euryphylla,

References

Robert Brown (1820-1906): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.Br.bis' in the authors string.
Allan James Fife (b.1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fife' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35189977: Based on data supplied by Bryonames