Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Family:
Species:
falcifolium
ID:
1213125

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ireland

Source:
tro

Year:
2004

Citation Micro:
Novon 14: 70. f. 1 2004

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001212463



Common Names

  • Dacryophyllum Falcifolium
  • Sickle-leaved Dacryophyllum
  • Sickle-leaved Leafy Liverwort


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Description

Dacryophyllum falcifolium (also called Falcate-leaved Dacryophyllum, among many other common names) is a small moss species found in tropical areas of Africa, Asia, and Australia. It typically grows on rocks, soil, and tree trunks in moist, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Dacryophyllum falcifolium is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover in landscaping. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, coughs, and colds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Dacryophyllum falcifolium has small, yellow-green flowers with three petals, and its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings have a single cotyledon and two small lobes.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dacryophyllum falcifolium is a small, tufted liverwort that is relatively easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers moist, shady environments and can be propagated through spores or division of the thallus. It can be grown in a variety of substrates, such as moss, soil, or a combination of the two.

Where to Find Dacryophyllum falcifolium

Dacryophyllum falcifolium is found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including Africa, Asia, and Australia.

Dacryophyllum falcifolium FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dacryophyllum falcifolium?

Dacryophyllum falcifolium

What is the growth habit of Dacryophyllum falcifolium?

It is a small, tufted moss with a prostrate growth habit.

Where is Dacryophyllum falcifolium found?

It is found in Europe, North America, and Asia.

Species in the Dacryophyllum genus

Species in the Hypnaceae family

Acritodon nephophilus, Austrohondaella limata, Bryosedgwickia barlassinae, Chryso-hypnum elegantulum, Chryso-hypnum patens, Chryso-hypnum diminutivum, Chryso-hypnum demaretii, Chryso-hypnum cavifolium, Chryso-hypnum frondosum, Chryso-hypnum crosbyi, Chryso-hypnum hylophilum, Chryso-hypnum rostratulum, Chryso-hypnum smithii, Crepidophyllum modestum, Ctenidiadelphus plumularia, Cyathothecium distichaceum, Dacryophyllum falcifolium, Ectropotheciella decrescens, Ectropotheciella distichophylla, Ectropotheciopsis novoguineensis, Ectropothecium glossophylloides, Ectropothecium laxirete, Ectropothecium aciculare, Ectropothecium adnatum, Ectropothecium aeruginosum, Ectropothecium affine, Ectropothecium afromolluscum, Ectropothecium andrei, Ectropothecium aneitense, Ectropothecium angusto-textum, Ectropothecium anisophyllum, Ectropothecium annamense, Ectropothecium arcuatum, Ectropothecium arfakense, Ectropothecium aubertii, Ectropothecium aureo-crispum, Ectropothecium aureum, Ectropothecium aurifolium, Ectropothecium barbelloides, Ectropothecium bingerianum, Ectropothecium bowiei, Ectropothecium brachycladulum, Ectropothecium brevifalcatum, Ectropothecium buitenzorgii, Ectropothecium burmense, Ectropothecium campaniforme, Ectropothecium campanulatum, Ectropothecium capillisetum, Ectropothecium carolinarum, Ectropothecium chamissonis,

References

Robert Root Ireland (b.1932): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ireland' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35215033: Based on data supplied by Bryonames