Dendrocyathophorum decolyi - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypopterygiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
decolyi
ID:
1202351
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Broth. ex M. Fleisch.) Kruijer
Source:
tro
Year:
1995
Citation Micro:
Lindbergia 20: 90 1995
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001201689
Common Names
- Dendrocyathophorum decolyi
- Decolyi Dendrocyathophorum
- Decolyi Moss
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Dendrocyathophorum decolyi (also called Dendrocyathophorum decolyi, among many other common names) is a small moss species found in the Northern Hemisphere. It has a yellow-green to yellow-brown color and grows in tufts or mats. It is found in humid, shady habitats, such as in forests, on rocks, and in grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Dendrocyathophorum decolyi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used to create a natural habitat for wildlife.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Dendrocyathophorum decolyi has small, yellowish-green flowers that grow in clusters. Its seeds are small, round and black in color. The seedlings are small and dark green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Dendrocyathophorum decolyi can be propagated by spores or vegetative fragments. The spores can be collected from the sporophyte and sown in a moist, sterile medium. The vegetative fragments can be cut from the thallus and placed on a moist, sterile medium. The medium should be kept moist and in a shaded area. The plants will grow in a few weeks.
Where to Find Dendrocyathophorum decolyi
Dendrocyathophorum decolyi can be found in the western United States and Canada.
Dendrocyathophorum decolyi FAQ
What are the common names of Dendrocyathophorum decolyi?
Common names of Dendrocyathophorum decolyi include fan coral and cup coral.
What is the scientific classification of Dendrocyathophorum decolyi?
Dendrocyathophorum decolyi is a species of coral in the family Dendrophylliidae.
Where is Dendrocyathophorum decolyi found?
Dendrocyathophorum decolyi is found in the Indo-Pacific region.
Species in the Dendrocyathophorum genus
Species in the Hypopterygiaceae family
Arbusculohypopterygium arbuscula, Canalohypopterygium tamariscinum, Catharomnion ciliatum, Cyathophorum adiantum, Cyathophorum africanum, Cyathophorum bulbosum, Cyathophorum spinosum, Cyathophorum tahitense, Dendrocyathophorum decolyi, Dendrohypopterygium filiculiforme, Hypopterygium hookerianum, Hypopterygium didictyon, Hypopterygium discolor, Hypopterygium flavolimbatum, Hypopterygium rotulatum, Hypopterygium sandwicense, Hypopterygium tamarisci, Hypopterygium vriesei, Hypopterygium lutescens, Hypopterygium elatum, Hypopterygium parvifolium, Hypopterygium obstusum, Lopidium concinnum, Lopidium nematosum, Lopidium struthiopteris,
References
Viktor Ferdinand Brotherus (1849-1929): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Broth.' in the authors string.
Max Fleischer (1861-1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.Fleisch.' in the authors string.
Johannes Derek Kruijer (b.1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kruijer' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35200558: Based on data supplied by Bryonames