Deslooveria dentata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
dentata
ID:
1537983
Status:
valid
Authors:
(A. Gepp) Enroth
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2019
Citation Micro:
The Bryologist. 122(2): 227. 2019
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000020209
Common Names
- Deslooveria dentata
- Toothed Deslooveria
- Toothed Fern
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Deslooveria dentata (also called Deslooveria dentata, among many other common names) is a species of moss found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world. It has a yellowish-green color and a prostrate growth habit. It is found growing in moist, shady areas, often on the ground or on rocks.
Uses & Benefits
Deslooveria dentata has been used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headache, and digestive disorders. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for wildlife.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Deslooveria dentata is a small white flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown seed with a rough surface. The seedlings are small, light green, and have a single, thin stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Deslooveria dentata is a fern that can be propagated from spores. The spores should be collected and sown on a moist, well-draining soil mix. The spores should be kept moist and in a shady area until they are established.
Where to Find Deslooveria dentata
Deslooveria dentata is found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including Africa, Asia, and Australia.
Deslooveria dentata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Deslooveria dentata?
Deslooveria dentata
What is the common name of Deslooveria dentata?
Unknown
Where is Deslooveria dentata found?
Tropical Africa
Species in the Deslooveria genus
Species in the Orthostichellaceae family
Dixonia orientalis, Orthostichella hexasticha, Orthostichella pandurifolia, Orthostichella versicolor, Orthostichella capillicaulis, Orthostichella longinervis, Orthostichella muelleri, Orthostichella pachygastrella, Orthostichella rigida, Orthostichella welwitschii, Afrothamnium stipitatum, Deslooveria dentata, Deslooveria quintasii, Deslooveria saotomensis, Deslooveria usagara, Deslooveria variifolioides, Pinnatidendron piniforme, Scabrellifolium elongatum, Scabrellifolium substriatum,
References
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 100479332: Based on data supplied by Bryonames