Dicranodontium didictyon - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Dicranidae
Order:
Dicranales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
didictyon
ID:
1159441
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Mitt.) A. Jaeger
Source:
tro
Year:
1880
Citation Micro:
Ber. Thätigk. St. Gallischen Naturwiss. Ges. 1877–78: 380 (Gen. Sp. Musc. 2: 644) 1880
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001158779
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Dicranodontium didictyon (also called Dicranodontium didictyon, among many other common names) is a species of moss found in the Northern Hemisphere. It is a small, tufted moss with short, stiff stems and leaves that are curved and twisted. It is found in moist, shady habitats, such as in woods, meadows, and along streams. It is native to North America, Europe, and Asia.
Uses & Benefits
Dicranodontium didictyon is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It can also be used to create a natural border or hedge around a property.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Dicranodontium didictyon is a small, yellowish-green spike. The seed is small and black, with a rough surface. The seedlings are small, with broad leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Cultivation and propagation of Dicranodontium didictyon is best done by sowing spores on a moistened medium. The medium should be kept moist and in a warm, humid environment. The spores will germinate and form small plants that can then be transplanted to a larger pot or into the garden.
Where to Find Dicranodontium didictyon
Dicranodontium didictyon is found in South America.
Species in the Dicranodontium genus
Dicranodontium asperulum, Dicranodontium denudatum, Dicranodontium didictyon, Dicranodontium filifolium, Dicranodontium humile, Dicranodontium porodictyon, Dicranodontium pulchroalare, Dicranodontium tapes, Dicranodontium uncinatum, Dicranodontium insularum, Dicranodontium tristaniense, Dicranodontium papillifolium, Dicranodontium intermedium,
Species in the Leucobryaceae family
Holomitriopsis laevifolia, Mitrobryum koelzii, Sphaerothecium phascoideum, Sphaerothecium reconditum, Sphaerothecium subchlorophyllosum, Steyermarkiella anomalodictya, Atractylocarpus alpinus, Atractylocarpus alticaulis, Atractylocarpus brasiliensis, Atractylocarpus longisetus, Atractylocarpus nanus, Atractylocarpus neocaledonicus, Atractylocarpus patagonicus, Atractylocarpus madagascariensis, Atractylocarpus novoguineensis, Atractylocarpus subporodictyon, Brothera leana, Campylopodiella himalayana, Campylopodiella flagellacea, Campylopodiella crenulata, Campylopodiella stenocarpa, Campylopodiella dorothyae, Campylopus joshii, Campylopus incurvatus, Campylopus laxoventralis, Campylopus sharpii, Campylopus acuminatus, Campylopus aemulans, Campylopus albidovirens, Campylopus ambiguus, Campylopus amboroensis, Campylopus anderssonii, Campylopus andreanus, Campylopus angustiretis, Campylopus arctocarpus, Campylopus arcuatus, Campylopus areodictyon, Campylopus argyrocaulon, Campylopus asperifolius, Campylopus atrovirens, Campylopus aureonitens, Campylopus austro-alpinus, Campylopus austrosubulatus, Campylopus bartramiaceus, Campylopus beauverdianus, Campylopus belangeri, Campylopus bicolor, Campylopus brevipilus, Campylopus brunneus, Campylopus cambouei,
References
William Mitten (1819-1906): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mitt.' in the authors string.
August Jaeger (1842-1877): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Jaeger' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35121374: Based on data supplied by Bryonames